The YouTuber advises investors to avoid holding the Vanguard Target Date 2040 Fund in taxable accounts due to unexpected and significant capital gains distributions. He explains that a change in Vanguard's policy for institutional clients led to massive outflows, forcing the fund to sell appreciated assets and distribute large taxable gains to remaining shareholders. This resulted in substantial tax bills for investors holding the fund outside of retirement accounts.
“The problem happened in their Vanguard Target Date Retirement Funds... and the Vanguard Target Date 2040 Fund ticker VFORX.”