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Why I Own These 9 Vanguard ETFs

Return amplification While the S&P 500 fund provides broad market exposure, the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VOOG) concentrates on growth stocks within the S&P 500. This fund screens for companies with strong sales growth, earnings momentum, and price appreciation potential. With a still-reasonable 0.07% expense ratio, it offers targeted growth exposure without breaking the bank.

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Japan likely held off US Treasury sales, says ex-BOJ policymaker

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan likely held off selling from its huge U.S. Treasury holdings as there is no alternative investment given the dollar's status as a global reserve currency, former Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymaker Sayuri Shirai said on Thursday. Japan and China are the two largest holders of U.S. Treasuries, making their presence a huge focus of attention whenever U.S. yields spike. Although both countries say little about their trading, the huge U.S. Treasury sell-off in April has led to market speculation they could have, or might have, unloaded their holdings.

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