Daniel Sotiroff

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3 Great Bond ETFs

Solid core options to anchor your portfolio.

Daniel Sotiroff Aug 1, 2023

The Unintended Consequences of Managing ESG Risks

Sustainability credentials don’t justify poor diversification.

Daniel Sotiroff Jul 25, 2023

3 ETFs for Uncertain Markets

Here are some great choices to manage risk.

Daniel Sotiroff Jul 18, 2023

Index Funds May Be Riskier Than You Think

Unpacking the risk/reward trade-offs of new indexes.

Daniel Sotiroff Jul 17, 2023

Dimensional Takes Aim at Vanguard’s Hybrid Mutual Fund-ETF Structure

Dimensional lays out its case for adding an ETF share class to its mutual funds.

Daniel Sotiroff Jul 14, 2023

How to Choose a Great Dividend ETF

Use caution when chasing yield.

Daniel Sotiroff May 17, 2023

3 Inflation-Fighting ETFs

Here are some low-cost options to help cope with higher prices.

Daniel Sotiroff May 9, 2023

3 Great Emerging-Markets ETFs

These are solid options in an otherwise tough category.

Daniel Sotiroff Apr 11, 2023

Converting Mutual Funds to ETFs: What to Make of the Trend

So far, a handful of converted funds have dominated the discussion.

Daniel Sotiroff Apr 11, 2023

3 Unrated ETFs We’ve Got Our Eye On

These new funds have a lot to like.

Daniel Sotiroff Feb 16, 2023

Will Other Firms Adopt Vanguard’s Unique ETF/Mutual Fund Structure?

There’s more to consider than just the tax benefits.

Daniel Sotiroff Feb 16, 2023

How ETFs Are Breathing New Life Into Actively Managed Mutual Funds

Some early success stories have emerged.

Daniel Sotiroff Feb 10, 2023

How Index-Tracking Funds Are Trimming Their Trading Costs

These latest index enhancements go one step beyond rules designed to curb turnover.

Daniel Sotiroff Jan 19, 2023

Do Multifactor Funds Deliver on Their Objective?

Our latest paper tries to unlock the mysteries of multifactor funds.

Daniel Sotiroff Dec 8, 2022

3 Great International-Stock ETFs

Daniel Sotiroff Dec 6, 2022

Is There a Right Way to Weight Stocks?

ETFs’ different approaches to weighting stocks have their pros and cons.

Daniel Sotiroff Nov 16, 2022

Do Currency-Hedged ETFs Have Merit for the Long Term?

They’ve had a great run. But higher expected returns aren’t their main selling point.

Daniel Sotiroff Oct 25, 2022

3 Great Specialized ETFs

Daniel Sotiroff Oct 5, 2022

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF May Be the Only Fund You Need

This top-rated ETF provides access to the global stock market in one low-cost package.

Daniel Sotiroff Sep 27, 2022

How to Discover Stocks With Sturdy Dividends

A closer look at balancing dividend durability and yield.

Daniel Sotiroff Sep 27, 2022

A Better Way to Make Short-Term Bets

Success requires following a set of rules over a long period.

Daniel Sotiroff Sep 6, 2022

Is Your Strategic-Beta ETF Secretly Picking Stocks?

The answer may surprise you.

Daniel Sotiroff Aug 9, 2022

3 Great ETFs for Contrarians

Daniel Sotiroff Aug 2, 2022

3 Great International ETFs Having a Tough Year

Daniel Sotiroff Jul 19, 2022

Not All Value Funds Are Created Equal

Different value funds can take very different approaches.

Daniel Sotiroff Jul 5, 2022

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF Has It All

Outstanding diversification + rock-bottom fees = a core international stock ETF that works for most investors.

Daniel Sotiroff Jun 14, 2022

Weighting Bonds by Market Value Isn't as Bad as Some Make It Out to Be

Doing so doesn’t wittingly expose investors to excessive risks.

Daniel Sotiroff May 17, 2022

Will Rising Rates Provide an Advantage for Value Stocks?

There’s more to consider.

Daniel Sotiroff Mar 24, 2022

Is Investing in Emerging Markets Worth the Risk?

With hazards that are bigger and more numerous, these markets highlight the importance of diversification.

Daniel Sotiroff Mar 7, 2022

The Real Tax Magic of ETFs

The ETF wrapper doesn’t provide the same tax advantage for bonds as it does for most stocks. Here’s why.

Daniel Sotiroff Jan 25, 2022

Daniel Sotiroff is Associate Director manager research for Morningstar. He covers passive strategies.

Before joining Morningstar in 2017, Sotiroff was as a design engineer at Caterpillar, where he worked on front-end loaders for heavy construction and mining applications.

Sotiroff holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master's degree in applied mechanics, both from Northern Illinois University.