Perspectives : Markets & Economy | July 31, 2025

Devereux: Build resilient portfolios amid shifts

Sara Devereux
Vanguard Global Head of
Fixed Income

In a recent appearance on Bloomberg TV, Sara Devereux, global head of fixed income at Vanguard, underscored the importance of staying disciplined and building resilient portfolios in today’s uncertain economic environment. She pointed to fixed income as a strategic portfolio stabilizer amid tariff-driven inflation pressures and evolving policy dynamics.

We think it’s a good time to be disciplined—discipline delivers,” she said. “Look through the noise, focus on the long term, and build resilient portfolios.

Watch the full clip here.

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