Asset management giant Vanguard announced broad fee cuts for many mutual funds and exchange-traded funds on Monday, reinforcing its standing as one of the cheapest options for investors.
The move reduces fees on 87 different funds, and 168 total share classes of those funds. The average fee cut is 20% per share class. Vanguard said this is its biggest fee cut ever and will save investors about $350 million this year, based on current asset levels.
“We’re proud to build on Vanguard’s legacy of lowering the costs of investing—which we have done more than 2,000 times since our founding—by announcing our largest ever set of expense ratio reductions. Lower costs enable investors to keep more of their returns, and those savings compound over time,” Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji said in a press release.
The list of cuts includes actively managed and index-based products, with many of the funds representing billions of dollars. Stocks, bonds and commodities products are all included in the reductions. Some of the funds on the Vanguard list include:
Fund fees for mutual funds and ETFs are assessed as an annual percentage of total assets under management for the share class.
The fee cuts to VEGBX and some other actively managed bond funds is notable because active fixed income is emerging as a growth area for the exchange-traded fund industry. The booming popularity of ETFs, which can be purchased more easily than many mutual funds, is often cited as a key factor in driving down management fees for stock funds in recent decades.
Vanguard said its actively managed fixed income funds and ETFs have a weighted average expense ratio of 0.10% versus an industry average of 0.53%.
Vanguard has long been a leader in lowering fees among asset managers, a tradition dating back to its founder, Jack Bogle. Monday’s announcement is a sign that the trend could continue under Ramji, who took over as CEO in 2024 and previously worked at rival BlackRock.
The fee cuts come less than a month after Vanguard agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission related to disclosures around some of its retirement products.
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Vanguard, one of the largest investment management companies in the world, has announced a significant fee reduction for nearly 100 funds, including several popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with billions of dollars in assets.
This move is part of Vanguard’s ongoing efforts to provide cost-effective investment options for its clients and to remain competitive in the ever-evolving financial market. The fee cuts range from a few basis points to more significant reductions, making Vanguard’s funds even more attractive to investors seeking low-cost investment options.
Some of the ETFs that will benefit from the fee cuts include the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF, and the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF, all of which have billions of dollars in assets under management.
Investors who hold these funds in their portfolios will see a decrease in their expense ratios, ultimately leading to higher returns over time. With these fee reductions, Vanguard continues to solidify its position as a leader in the investment management industry, offering high-quality funds at competitive prices.
Overall, this fee cut is great news for investors who are looking to minimize costs while maximizing their investment returns. Vanguard’s commitment to providing low-cost, high-quality investment options is a win-win for investors seeking to grow their wealth over the long term.
This article is sponsored by Logistics Property Company
The US has long been a magnet for sovereign wealth funds, given the country’s long-term stability and efficient financial market systems that allow outside governments to diversify risk while building and preserving capital.
Chicago-based Logistics Property Company was founded in 2018 with Macquarie Asset Management, the asset management division of Australia’s Macquarie Group, a diversified financial services group.
Since then, it has raised close to $3 billion from six of the world’s largest investors because of their appetite for US logistics, according to Jim Martell, CEO of Logistics Property Company, and Brent Steele, its chief investment officer.
What factors influence international investors when selecting real estate investments, particularly in the US?
Brent Steele
Brent Steele: When Jim and his leadership team partnered with Macquarie Group to establish Logistics Property Company, they identified the evolution in institutional real estate investing as global capital increasingly looked to find and partner with best-in class operators directly.
International capital has always been attracted to office properties and more of the main real estate asset classes. Industrial was one of them, but it previously fell down the line as a priority for global capital. All of that began to shift from 2015-20.
Jim and Macquarie Group have effectively combined operational experience with strategic insights into tenant needs and competitive advantages, creating a robust platform that manages global capital and engages investors. Between existing and under-development investments, the company manages over 27 million square feet across 67 industrial properties.
Jim Martell
Jim Martell: What is very important for these international investors is also the tax structure. So many of them are limited to being 49 percent holders of properties.
Take Australia, for instance: the combination of multiple funds in Australia cannot be more than 49 percent for tax purposes, based on US withholdings and other tax structuring.
They also want to do that through a real estate investment trust (REIT) set-up for tax purposes. Our model was created to accommodate those two challenges: the 49-percent limitation and a REIT-ownership format, all to be as tax efficient as possible.
We really focus on communication and transparency. Investors join us on a weekly call to go through what we are doing and why, which helps them understand our organization, our strategy and our perspective. But equally important for us is getting their perspective.
We get a take on what is happening globally and in their backyard that might be influencing their decisions and what they are looking for. That gives us a clear line of communication with them, and I think they have come to appreciate that level of communication and transparency.
What are the benefits to focusing on industrial, compared with other property types?
JM: When you look at all the different products, from office to retail to housing and so forth, industrial probably is the simplest product from the standpoint of buying the land, building it, getting it leased and selling it.
Industrial by itself is a very short cycle, which can be 12 to 18 months. Because of the short cycle, outside influences have less chance of impacting the outcome compared with an office or multifamily building that might take five to seven years to go through the gestation process of development and lease-up.
As for the product itself, demand for industrial and logistics property has been steadily rising. The acceleration of demand is driven by two things.
One is the growth of GDP, which is so highly correlated with the sector. As a country’s GDP increases, so does the need for warehouses and manufacturing facilities, leading to increased investment in industrial real estate. A growing economy requires more space to produce, store and ship goods.
Second, as we moved from storefront brick-and-mortar retail and got into e-commerce, especially in the period immediately following the covid-19 shutdowns, that accelerated probably 10 years’ worth of demand for industrial real estate in very short order. That took off in 2020, and 2022 was probably the year we saw the most development and rent growth in the US industrial and logistics sector.
Is that growth trend expected to continue in 2025?
JM: We are seeing construction decline significantly. Rent growth has slowed a bit. When you go back to industrial asking rents in 2015 to what it is now, in many cases, it has doubled or tripled – even though the marginal growth over time has slowed down since then.
In many cases, the US industrial markets got down to vacancy rates that were 2 to 4 percent. Now, across the country, we are in the 7 to 7.5 percent range – still below historical averages and below vacancy rates for other property types today, but higher than it was a few years ago.
As interest rates increased, the yield on cost obviously had to increase, and companies were more cautious. Also, the cost for a company to move its warehouse and outfit it with new equipment and machinery has become extremely expensive.
Therefore, big corporations put a hold on a good number of the new facilities, given the financial impact of opening new warehouses amid climbing interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty and the looming cloud of a potential recessionary period in 2023 and much of 2024.
Industrial supply had been growing based on e-commerce demand and it has slowed down now because of higher interest rates and occupiers being more expeditious.
BS: If you look at the gross leasing numbers over that same time period, they are still strong. It is the net absorption we are talking about falling off, simply because we did have a lot of supply that came in. That demand was not necessarily keeping up with the robust amount of new supply that was coming online.
But at an absolute leasing level, industrial leases are still taking place, and there is still a lot of gross leasing. So, as that supply is delivered and is absorbed with not much in the pipeline behind it – as construction starts have slowed significantly in the past year – you see some attractive fundamentals ahead if you are an owner-operator of US logistics.
Are institutional investors reallocating capital toward industrial?
BS: Historically, in an institutional portfolio allocation between the main product types, logistics would be somewhere in the mid-teens and you would see a huge load up of office space. Those two have switched as office properties have become distressed in many cities. It is all about capital efficiency.
Suburban offices, in certain cases, and even low-rise buildings in urban core locations, are no longer the highest and best use for these commercial spaces.
If you look at the rent you can generate in those markets, and the demand drivers given their proximity to consumers, they are now being repositioned into logistics facilities, small-bay warehouses and last-mile shipping. An empty office building does not produce returns and does not create jobs, so investors are starting to look at the other property types.
And then there are the demands of capital just to keep running that type of building, office versus logistics facilities.
Logistics has very good retention, or even if you need to re-let, you are talking about a couple dollars in tenant improvements per square foot, compared to much higher costs to operate, lease-up and fit-out office space. Plus, the operating model for industrial logistics allows you to pass through many expenses to your tenancy.
In addition to the continued interest from global equity capital, debt financing for US logistics remains readily available from banks, life insurance companies, private mortgage lenders and securitized structures. And this, despite the absence of government-sponsored programs that are available to the multifamily sector.
People are driven by data, and they understand there are opportunities based on the capital efficiency and the utilization of these big institutional portfolios. As a result, we have seen a much bigger increase in target allocations within global capital for logistics space and industrial properties.
How can managers address the environmental and sustainability concerns that many institutional investors have across their portfolios?
JM: We have ramped up our focus on environmental and sustainability initiatives and hit a milestone recently with the number of our projects that are LEED Certified, both Silver and Gold. We are constructing our buildings with state-of-the-art engineering and design to limit the amount of steel and concrete we are using, especially in our floors.
In addition, we are working to design and construct our structures to add solar panels. We have worked very hard on all that, and it is meeting our investors’ expectations.
Sovereign wealth funds, the government-owned investment funds of various countries, are increasingly turning their focus towards industrial sectors. With the global economy facing uncertainty and volatility, these funds are seeking stability and growth opportunities in industries such as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure.
One of the key reasons for this shift is the long-term nature of industrial investments. Sovereign wealth funds, with their large capital base and patient investment horizon, are well-positioned to weather economic cycles and generate sustainable returns from these sectors.
Furthermore, industrial investments offer sovereign wealth funds the opportunity to diversify their portfolios and reduce their exposure to traditional asset classes such as equities and bonds. By investing in industries that are essential to the functioning of the economy, these funds can also contribute to economic development and job creation in their home countries.
Overall, sovereign wealth funds are recognizing the potential of industrial sectors as a source of stable returns and long-term value creation. As they continue to lean into these industries, we can expect to see increased investment activity and strategic partnerships that drive growth and innovation in the global industrial landscape.
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In a move that global health workers say will likely have devastating consequences for women and girls throughout the world, President Donald Trump has reinstated a policy that bans foreign aid workers from offering information about abortion, and doubled down on an existing domestic policy that bans federal funding for abortion.
The so-called Mexico City Policy, which Trump reinstated Friday night with an executive order, was first introduced in 1984 under Republican President Ronald Reagan, and bans foreign non-governmental organizations, or NGOs, that receive U.S. family planning funds from promoting abortion as a method of family planning and from abortion-related counseling and referrals. It is known by reproductive rights advocates as the “global gag rule,” and it has been rescinded and reinstated as presidential administrations have changed parties for many years.
“We saw the devastating impact of the global gag rule during the last Trump administration when contraception and vital reproductive services were cut off. There was a spike in pregnancy-related deaths, reproductive coercion, and gender inequality worldwide,” said Rachana Desai Martin, chief government and external relations officer at the Center for Reproductive Rights, in a statement. “Many clinics and health programs shuttered, leaving vulnerable populations with nowhere to get birth control, pregnancy care and other vital health services.”
Reinstatement of the policy was prescribed in Project 2025, a nearly 1,000-page blueprint document authored by the Heritage Foundation and many other organizations, including several anti-abortion groups.
“To stop U.S. foreign aid from supporting the global abortion industry, the next conservative administration should issue an executive order that, at a minimum, reinstates [the policy] and … closes loopholes by applying the policy to all foreign assistance, including humanitarian aid,
and improving its enforcement,” page 261 of the document reads. “The executive order … should be drafted broadly to apply to all foreign assistance.”
The executive order includes the statement, “I direct the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to the extent allowable by law, to implement a plan to extend the requirements of the reinstated memorandum to global health assistance furnished by all departments or agencies.”
Advocates within foreign assistance organizations said the change will affect not only abortion access, but comprehensive reproductive health services, including HIV prevention and treatment, contraception access, screening for sexually transmitted diseases and cancers, and treatments for other infectious diseases.
“An expanded Mexico City Policy will have wide-reaching impacts on women and girls’ access to life-saving healthcare,” Janeen Madan Keller, policy fellow and deputy director of global health policy at the Center for Global Development, said in a statement. “As research shows, the Mexico City Policy reduces access to contraception which — counter to the policy’s intended goal — leads to more unplanned pregnancies and higher abortion rates.”
Madan Keller added that when Trump reinstated the rule during his first term in 2017, other donors were able to bolster the United Nations Population Fund’s budget and blunt any negative effects.
“However, with many donors now slashing aid budgets, it’s unclear whether they would cover the shortfall,” she said.
On the same day as the executive orders, the Trump administration rejoined the so-called Geneva Consensus Declaration, a global agreement launched by the U.S. and five other countries in 2020, which states that there is no international right to abortion and countries are not obligated to finance or facilitate it, according to a document obtained by Politico. The pact also includes Brazil, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia and Uganda.
Hyde Amendment
Trump issued another executive order on Friday titled, “Enforcing the Hyde Amendment,” referring to a federal provision prohibiting the use of federal funds such as Medicaid to pay for abortions. Hyde does, however, allow funding in cases of rape, incest or to save a patient’s life. The order said the prior Democratic administration of President Joe Biden “embedded forced taxpayer funding of elective abortions” in a variety of federal programs, and rescinded two of Biden’s executive orders from 2022 that aimed to increase access to abortion.
Trump signed the orders at the end of a week where he was mostly silent on abortion. But after days of lobbying by anti-abortion movement leaders, Trump on Thursday pardoned convicted abortion-clinic blockaders and earlier Friday gave a last-minute video speech at the anti-abortion March for Life.
Project 2025 references the Hyde Amendment several times, citing Biden’s 2022 executive order that allowed the U.S. Health and Human Services secretary to find ways to assist pregnant people traveling across state lines to receive abortion care. The Biden administration subsequently interpreted Hyde to only apply to the abortion procedure itself.
Page 471 of the document calls for HHS to withdraw that guidance and for the U.S. Department of Justice to withdraw and disavow its interpretation of the amendment that was issued in September 2022. It also says HHS should complete a full audit to determine compliance with the amendment and permanently codify the Hyde Amendment in law rather than approving it as part of an appropriations process every year.
Republican U.S. Sens. John Kennedy of Louisiana and Roger Wicker of Mississippi introduced a bill in early January to codify the amendment and establish “a single, government-wide standard that bars federal tax dollars from financing abortions.” It’s unclear if that bill is an attempt to fully cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, which relies heavily on those funds to provide sexual and reproductive health services like contraception and screenings, including in states with abortion bans. Cutting that funding is a directive from Project 2025, as well.
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In a recent move by President Trump, foreign aid has been banned and federal funds guidance for abortion has been rescinded. This decision has sparked controversy and debate across the nation.
The ban on foreign aid will affect many countries that rely on assistance from the United States for various programs and services. This decision has been met with criticism from humanitarian organizations who argue that cutting off aid will have devastating effects on vulnerable populations.
Additionally, the rescinding of federal funds guidance for abortion has reignited the ongoing debate over women’s reproductive rights. Pro-choice advocates have condemned the decision, stating that it will only serve to limit access to safe and legal abortion services.
As these policies continue to unfold, it is important for citizens to stay informed and engaged in the political process. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
Lightfoot to release findings into Tiffany Henyard’s spending in Dolton
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has completed an investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, and her findings will be released Monday night at 6 p.m.
DOLTON, Ill. – Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has completed her investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, with findings set to be released Monday night.
The backstory:
The former mayor was appointed by the Village of Dolton Board of Trustees to investigate Henyard in April of last year. She was tasked withlaunching a probe into Henyard’s alleged mishandling of village funds, among other complaints.
Lightfoot has also been asked to investigate a Village of Dolton work trip to Las Vegas last year. A former employee accused Henyard of retaliation after she claimed she was sexually assaulted by a village trustee during that trip and was then fired after speaking up.
Henyard originally vetoed calls for an investigation into herself, but that was overturned by trustees.
Lightfoot presented initial findings from her investigation into the Village of Dolton’s “dire” financial situation in August of last year.
The bombshell report delved into the spending habits of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her alleged misuse of taxpayer dollars, highlighting just how much financial trouble the village is in.
Lightfoot stated that in April 2022, Dolton’s general fund balance was $5.61 million. By May 2024, the balance had dropped to a deficit of $3.65 million.
The presentation detailed credit card transactions amounting to thousands of dollars and Lightfoot said millions are owed to vendors.
Across the village’s six credit cards that Lightfoot’s team is aware of, receipts for purchases are “rarely provided.”
Lightfoot disclosed that village credit cards have been used to make purchases at Amazon, Target, Walgreens, Wayfair, and other retailers. Notably, one purchase on Amazon amounted to $33,005 on Jan. 5, 2023. That same day, two more purchases were made on the site – one for $4,715 and another for $5,609.92.
Lightfoot to release findings about Tiffany Henyard’s alleged spending habits
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot completes investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, with findings to be revealed Monday night.
Another significant purchase noted in Lightfoot’s report was made on Sept. 1, 2023 – for $7,699.99 on Wayfair.com.
As of June 18, 2024, at least 589 checks amounting to over $6 million were approved and printed but never sent to vendors.
In another shocking revelation, the investigation found that two police officers received overtime pay exceeding their annual salaries. One officer’s salary for fiscal year 2024 was $87,295, yet the officer received $114,800 in overtime pay. The second officer, with a salary of $73,515, received $102,077 in overtime pay for fiscal year 2024.
‘Tiffany need to be locked up’: Dolton residents react after Lightfoot report reveals financial crisis
To a dumbfounded crowd Thursday night, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot presented her investigative report revealing the spending habits of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard at the expense of taxpayers.
What’s next:
The meeting is scheduled for Monday at 6 p.m. at the Dolton Park District. The meeting is open to the public.
Tiffany Henyard controversy
What we know:
Henyard has stirred up controversy in both Dolton and Thornton Township, where she was a supervisor, and now she’s facing an FBI investigation.
In May 2024, Henyard was named in a seven-page subpoena served at Dolton Village Hall back, which asked for all payments, expense reimbursements, per diems and credit card expenditures for her, beginning just before the election in 2021.
The same information was also requested from her top assistant, Keith Freeman, and a pair of businesses controlled by Freeman as well as several trustees and village employees who had traveled with Henyard.
The subpoena also showed that the FBI is looking into complaints by Dolton business owners whose licenses have been held up by the village, asking for licensing information for 10 bars and restaurants, including two that were raided and closed by Dolton police in February – Rinky’s Bar and Pablo’s Cafe and Bar.
The feds are reportedly focusing on all the expensive out-of-state travel by Henyard and her crew, including first class plane tickets, asking for travel records for all trips, but specifying Washington D.C., Las Vegas and Portland, Oregon.
The FBI also asked for shift records for a number of officers assigned to her detail, including officer Terry Young, who last May reported working 303 hours over a two-week period.
The subpoena asked for information Henyard’s charitable foundation, which used employees and vehicles from Dolton as part of a march to Springfield in 2022.
A federal grand jury has been conducting a criminal investigation into Henyard since November of last year.
In all, the FBI served a total of five subpoenas over a two-week period on Dolton and Thornton Township, where Henyard also serves as supervisor.
Dolton in Crisis: Lightfoot reveals Tiffany Henyard’s spending habits
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday presented a report to Dolton residents on Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s spending habits at the expense of taxpayers.
The Source: Information from this release was provided by Lori Lightfoot’s office. Background information in this article is from previous FOX 32 reporting.
In a recent development, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced that she will be releasing the findings of an investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s alleged misuse of funds. The investigation, which has been ongoing for several weeks, is said to have uncovered evidence that Henyard misappropriated public funds for personal use.
Henyard, who has been in office since 2021, has denied any wrongdoing and has vowed to cooperate fully with the investigation. However, many residents of Dolton have expressed outrage at the allegations, calling for Henyard to step down from her position.
In a statement, Mayor Lightfoot stated that the findings of the investigation will be made public in the coming days, and that appropriate action will be taken if any wrongdoing is confirmed. The release of the findings is expected to shed light on the extent of Henyard’s alleged misconduct and could have far-reaching implications for her political career.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Amazon (AMZN) – Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a dominant player in the cloud computing market and continues to show strong growth.
Microsoft (MSFT) – Azure is Microsoft’s cloud platform and has seen impressive growth in recent years.
Salesforce (CRM) – Salesforce is a leader in cloud-based customer relationship management software and continues to innovate in the cloud space.
Alphabet (GOOGL) – Google Cloud Platform is gaining traction in the cloud market and is a key driver of growth for Alphabet.
Adobe (ADBE) – Adobe’s Creative Cloud and Document Cloud services are popular among businesses and individuals.
IBM (IBM) – IBM has made significant investments in its cloud business, particularly with its acquisition of Red Hat.
Oracle (ORCL) – Oracle’s cloud offerings have been growing steadily and the company continues to invest in its cloud infrastructure.
VMware (VMW) – VMware is a leader in virtualization software and has a strong presence in the cloud market.
Nutanix (NTNX) – Nutanix provides hyperconverged infrastructure solutions for cloud environments and has seen strong growth in recent years.
Twilio (TWLO) – Twilio provides cloud-based communication services and has been a favorite among hedge funds for its strong growth potential.
We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Cloud Stocks To Buy According to Hedge Funds.In this article, we are going to take a look at where Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) stands against the other cloud stocks.
Based on a report by MarketsandMarkets, the global cloud industry in 2025 is projected to grow by 15.1% to $1,256.8 billion. While 2024 was marked by high adoption by the BFSI sector, the year ahead should see applications being developed that meet the unique specifications of each industry. North America and Europe should capture the bulk of the market size but APAC is expected to register the fastest growth. The integration of AI with cloud platforms accompanied by new service models is another key development expected to shape this industry.
Cloud ETFs have generated generous returns of 2.74%, 28.54% and 11.00% for 1-month, 6-month and 1-year tenors. One would assume that the underlying stocks would continue to perform well, propelled by strong industrial tailwinds.
For this article we picked 10 cloud stocks trending on latest news. With each stock we have mentioned the number of hedge fund investors. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 275% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 150 percentage points (see more details here).
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Empowering Change Through AI for Good Initiatives
A development team working together to create the next version of Windows.
Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 279
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) has the second largest market share in the cloud computing niche with Azure having a market share of 23-25%. This segment has been growing by over 20%, driven by the increasing acceptance of AI services on the cloud platform. The revenue should reach $200 billion by 2028 and serves 85% of the Fortune 500 companies.
MSFT has entered into a revenue-sharing deal with OpenAI that would enable Azure to access OpenAI till 2030. This deal should benefit the Azure customers by providing them access to leading models. The estimated capex for supporting cloud systems and AI workload is $80 billion for the next fiscal. Half of this will be done in the US. Other key investments include a $3 billion investment in India to expand Azure cloud and AI capacity and major capacity expansion in the Middle East. While earnings in the next quarters are expected to slow, the investment in cloud and AI business should bear results from 2025.
Overall MSFT ranks 2nd on our list of the best cloud stocks to buy according to hedge funds. While we acknowledge the potential of MSFT as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than MSFT but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Why Hedge Funds Are Bullish on Microsoft Corp (MSFT)
Hedge funds are showing increasing interest in Microsoft Corp (MSFT) as the tech giant continues to deliver strong financial performance and innovate in key areas of the market. Here are a few reasons why hedge funds are bullish on Microsoft:
1. Strong Financial Performance: Microsoft has consistently reported strong financial results, with revenue and earnings growth in recent quarters. The company’s cloud computing segment, Azure, has been a major driver of revenue growth, with double-digit growth year over year.
2. Innovation and Product Development: Microsoft has been at the forefront of innovation in key areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. The company’s focus on developing cutting-edge technology and products has not gone unnoticed by hedge funds.
3. Leadership and Management: Under the leadership of CEO Satya Nadella, Microsoft has undergone a successful transformation from a traditional software company to a cloud computing and services powerhouse. Hedge funds are confident in the company’s management team and their ability to drive future growth.
4. Market Position and Competitive Advantage: Microsoft holds a dominant position in key markets such as cloud computing, productivity software, and gaming. The company’s strong competitive advantage and market leadership position make it an attractive investment for hedge funds looking for long-term growth potential.
Overall, hedge funds are bullish on Microsoft Corp (MSFT) due to the company’s strong financial performance, innovation, leadership, and market position. As Microsoft continues to deliver strong results and drive innovation in key areas, hedge funds are likely to remain optimistic about the company’s future prospects.
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After a soggy start to the year, stocks and bonds bounced back strongly in the past week. As Sarah Hansen reports, the catalyst for the twin rallies was the December Consumer Price Index report, which showed core inflation coming in on the softer side of expectations. Against this backdrop, the Morningstar US Market Index gained 3.1% on the week, while bond yields fell back from their highest levels in over a year. But long-term yields remain materially higher than just a few months ago.
Was the CPI report really that good? On the one hand, the Federal Reserve is still expected to pause its rate cuts. But Morningstar chief economist Preston Caldwell saw a lot to like under the hood.
But the CPI report doesn’t address concerns that the new presidential administration and Republican Congress will enact policies that could worsen inflation pressures. This week, we updated our guide for investors to the next Trump administration, which looks at what could affect your portfolio.
In addition, Caldwell takes a deep dive into the potential impact Trump’s proposed tariffs could have on the US economy. As he explains, it depends heavily on which countries are targeted.
Speaking of outlooks, Christine Benz is back with her annual check into what some of Wall Street’s biggest money managers are expecting from bonds and stocks in 2025. The big takeaway: It might be time to downshift your expectations for longer-term returns.
Meanwhile, this past week saw earnings season kick off with the big banks out with fourth quarter results that investors, for the most part, cheered. Check out our what our analysts thought of JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Citi and Bank of America.
Lastly, we have our weekly fund screens of the best performers across key stock and bond fund categories. This time around, we look at the top-performing large-growth stock funds, and there’s a clear winner. Hint: It’s a well-known Boston-based fund company.
Okay, that wasn’t really the last item. It’s actually a surprise column from John Rekenthaler, who came out of retirement to pen a must-read about how to interpret the stock market’s post-election rally through the eyes of the late Ben Graham. Don’t miss it.
Be sure to visit our Markets page for our latest coverage and live stock market updates, along with our weekly calendar of key upcoming data and events.
As a smart investor, it’s important to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the financial markets. In this post, we will be discussing the top large growth funds to consider for the 2025 outlook, the impact of tariffs on the economy, and insights from experts on what to expect in the coming years.
Large growth funds are a popular choice for many investors looking to capitalize on the potential for high returns in fast-growing companies. Some top large growth funds to consider for the 2025 outlook include Fidelity Growth Company Fund, Vanguard Growth Index Fund, and T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund. These funds have a track record of outperforming the market and may offer strong growth potential in the years ahead.
Tariffs have been a hot topic in recent years, with trade tensions between the US and other countries causing fluctuations in the stock market. While tariffs can have a negative impact on certain industries, they can also create opportunities for investors to capitalize on companies that benefit from protectionist policies. It’s important to stay informed about the latest developments in trade policy and how they may impact your investment portfolio.
Looking ahead to 2025, experts are predicting a strong economy with continued growth in key sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. However, there are also concerns about rising inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical risks that could impact market performance. It’s essential to stay informed about these factors and consult with financial advisors to make informed decisions about your investment strategy.
In conclusion, as a smart investor, it’s crucial to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the financial markets. By considering top large growth funds, understanding the impact of tariffs on the economy, and seeking insights from experts on the 2025 outlook, you can position yourself to make informed decisions and achieve your financial goals.
Freddie Freeman, Chris Taylor raise wildfire relief efforts funds
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January 11th, 2025
As devastating wildfires have raged through Los Angeles this past week, several Dodgers have contributed to relief efforts as the city continues to fight to contain the blazes.
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Freddie Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, are making three donations of $100,000 — totalling $300,000 — to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the Pasadena Fire Department and the Salvation Army.
Chelsea Freeman also shared in an Instagram story that she was matching donations to Pasadena Humane, which has been giving care to pets lost or abandoned in the fires.
Additionally, the Dodgers and other Los Angeles teams are partnering with Fanatics to support wildfire relief. Proceeds from the “LA Strong” merchandise will be donated directly to the American Red Cross and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.
The wildfires began Tuesday in Los Angeles, where high winds and a dry winter were among the conditions that created an environment that made it easier for fire to spread throughout the greater region. L.A. firefighters were still working to contain blazes in Pacific Palisades, Altadena/Pasadena, West Hills, Sylmar, Acton and Granada Hills as of Friday afternoon.
According to the L.A. Times, these wildfires are likely to go down as one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, with economic losses projected to total tens of billions of dollars.
The Dodgers released a statement on social media on Friday: “The players, front office and staff of the Dodgers are absolutely heartbroken over the devastation of the fires in and around Los Angeles. We are working closely with community partners and impacted areas and look forward to announcing more about our immediate efforts and our ongoing work in the coming days. We are grateful to all first responders who have been on the front lines of this tragedy, and we grieve with the thousands of families who have lost their homes and possessions, including those within the Dodgers organization.”
Freddie Freeman, Chris Taylor team up to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman and Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Chris Taylor have joined forces to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts. The devastating wildfires in the western United States have caused widespread destruction and displacement for many residents.
Freeman and Taylor have started a fundraising campaign to support those affected by the wildfires, with all proceeds going towards providing aid and resources to those in need. The two baseball stars have already made significant donations themselves and are encouraging their fans and followers to contribute whatever they can to help support the relief efforts.
Both Freeman and Taylor have expressed their deep concern for those impacted by the wildfires and are determined to do whatever they can to assist in the recovery and rebuilding process. Their efforts to raise funds and awareness for this important cause are a true testament to their compassion and dedication to making a positive impact in their communities.
If you would like to donate to support wildfire relief efforts, you can visit the fundraising page set up by Freeman and Taylor to make a contribution. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a difference in helping those affected by the wildfires get back on their feet. Let’s come together to support our friends and neighbors in need during this challenging time.
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In the world of investing, it’s always important to consider the level of risk associated with different types of funds. While total market funds like VTI may seem like a safe bet for diversification, they may not provide the same level of protection from red days compared to more focused indexes like the S&P 500.
During market downturns or periods of volatility, total market funds can be heavily impacted by the performance of smaller or underperforming companies within the fund. This can lead to greater fluctuations in the overall value of the fund, making it more susceptible to losses during red days.
On the other hand, indexes like the S&P 500 are typically composed of larger, more stable companies that have a greater impact on the overall market. This can provide a level of protection during red days, as these companies are more likely to weather market downturns better than smaller or riskier companies.
While total market funds like VTI can still be a valuable part of a diversified investment portfolio, investors should be aware of the potential risks associated with these funds during volatile market conditions. By understanding the differences between total market funds and more focused indexes like the S&P 500, investors can make more informed decisions about their investment strategy and risk tolerance.
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