Daniel Sotiroff

Dan Sotiroff, a senior manager research analyst at Morningstar Research Services, discusses Vanguard's recent fee cuts on nearly 90 funds, emphasizing how these modest reductions could significantly benefit investors. He explains the motivations for these cuts, including competitive pressures from firms like BlackRock. Additionally, hosts David Sekera and Susan Dziubinski introduce their new podcast segment, The Morning Filter, aimed at helping investors make sense of market noise with valuable insights on stock performance and economic trends.

Dan Sotiroff, a Senior Manager Research Analyst at Morningstar, dives into the world of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and their ETFs. He explains how TIPS can safeguard investments against inflation and discusses their surprising performance in 2025. Listeners learn about the risks of higher interest rates, the differences between short- and long-term TIPS, and which accounts are best for holding them. Dan also shares his top picks for TIPS ETFs, making it a must-listen for savvy investors seeking stability in turbulent markets.

Morningstar Research Services' Bryan Armour, Ryan Jackson, and Daniel Sotiroff discuss the growth of active ETFs, successful strategies, challenges, and misconceptions. They highlight top-rated active ETFs, who should invest in them, and what's next for the market.