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Chart of the Day: Balancing Risk and Reward

John Keefer, Portfolio Manager Nov 5, 2026
Chart showing Vanguard's 10-year return and volatility forecasts across equity and fixed-income asset classes, with U.S. value stocks projected to have the highest equity returns.

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Today's Chart of the Day from Vanguard’s Market perspectives provides forecasting returns and volatility estimates on equity and fixed income classes.

Although nothing is guaranteed, these estimates predict continued growth across the board, led by value stocks in the equity pool. It is always important to make note of asset class volatility in addition to projected returns, as balancing risk might be the most important component of investing.
Chart of the Day

About the Author

John Keefer, Portfolio Manager
John Keefer, Portfolio Manager

John joined Crews Bank & Trust as a Trust Investment Associate in September 2025 and was promoted to Portfolio Manager in 2026. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Finance and Banking from the University of Missouri, along with an Investment Certificate. In his role, he supports portfolio maintenance and analysis while helping clients work toward their financial goals.

Investments are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, the bank, are not FDIC insured, not insured by any federal government agency, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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