Vanguard

4.5(2.300 reviews)

World-leading index fund provider with commission-free trading

SEC/FINRA RegulatedSince 1975

Trust Score

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Instruments

SEC/FINRA

Regulation

Platforms

Key Features

Stocks

Stocks trading available

ETFs

ETFs trading available

Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds trading available

Bonds

Bonds trading available

Options

Options trading available

CDs

CDs trading available

Vanguard Web

Trading Platform

Vanguard App

Trading Platform

Advantages

World leader in low-cost index funds
Commission-free stock and ETF trading
Client-owned structure – no external shareholders
Lowest expense ratios in the industry

Disadvantages

Trading platform more functional than modern
Only available for US customers
Not ideal for active trading

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About Vanguard

Vanguard was founded in 1975 by John Bogle in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and is the world's leading provider of low-cost index funds and ETFs. With a unique client-owned structure where customers are simultaneously the owners of the company, investor interests always come first. Vanguard manages over 8 trillion dollars in client assets and is SEC/FINRA-regulated. The product range includes stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, options, and CDs. Trading of stocks and ETFs is commission-free. Vanguard-owned funds can be traded without transaction fees and offer the lowest expense ratios in the industry. Options are available at 1 dollar per contract. Vanguard is ideal for long-term, passive investors who want to invest in low-cost index funds. The trading platform is designed to be more functional than modern and is not optimized for active trading. For buy-and-hold investors, however, Vanguard offers the best value for money on the market.

Vanguard FAQ

What does the client-owned structure at Vanguard mean?

At Vanguard, fund investors are simultaneously the owners of the company. This means no external shareholders extract profits and cost savings are passed directly to customers.

Is Vanguard suitable for active trading?

No, Vanguard is primarily designed for long-term, passive investors. The trading platform offers fewer advanced tools than brokers like Fidelity or E*TRADE.

What fees apply to Vanguard funds?

Vanguard funds have the lowest expense ratios in the industry. Many ETFs have an expense ratio below 0.10%. Buying and selling Vanguard funds is done without transaction fees.

Is there a minimum deposit at Vanguard?

There is no minimum deposit for the brokerage account. However, some Vanguard mutual funds have minimum investment amounts from 1,000 to 3,000 dollars.