For public television’s fundraising drive this weekend, we are revisiting a recent and very popular WEALTHTRACK episode with Gerard “Gerry” O’Reilly, longtime Portfolio Manager of the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund, the world’s largest mutual fund. O’Reilly explains why it actually takes very “active” management to ensure that this “passive” index fund matches the index by the close of trading every day. Watch it here.
Uncover the secrets behind managing the world’s largest mutual fund, the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund, in this captivating episode of WEALTHTRACK. Join Gerry O’Reilly, the fund’s principal portfolio manager, as he reveals the active management required for this trillion-dollar behemoth. Learn about O’Reilly’s inspiring journey from Ireland to the 1988 Seoul Olympics before delving into his impressive track record. Gain insights into the misconceptions surrounding index fund management and discover the strategies employed to match the CRSP U.S. Total Market Index. Don’t miss this exclusive episode for a behind-the-scenes look at the fund shaping the investment landscape.
Two leading municipal bond managers, Duane McAllister and Lyle Fitterer, who oversee Baird’s award-winning suite of municipal bond funds, including its 5-star, Silver-rated Baird Core Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, present a compelling case for muni bonds.
WEALTHTRACK Episode #2022 published on November 24, 2023
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DUANE MCALLISTER
Co-Lead Municipal Sector & Senior Portfolio Manager, Baird
LYLE FITTERER
Co-Lead Municipal Sector & Senior Portfolio Manager, Baird
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In this first week of holiday fundraising for Public Television, we are revisiting a recent interview with Russ Kinnel, Morningstar’s long-time mutual fund maven. Kinnel shares his top criteria for choosing outstanding mutual funds and discusses the ones in his personal portfolio. Watch it here.
