Understanding ETFs
What are ETFs?
ETFs combine the broad diversification of conventional index mutual funds with the continual pricing and trading flexibility of individual stocks and bonds—generally at a lower cost than conventional funds.
Learn the basics of ETFs
Are ETFs right for you?
An ETF may be appropriate if you: Want to buy and sell at prices set throughout the day (instead of waiting to find out what price you paid until the end of the day, like you would with a traditional mutual fund).
Understand the risks of investing in the stock and bond markets and the bid-ask spreads
involved specifically with ETFs.
Want the potential to lower your costs.
Compare ETFs vs. mutual funds
Get details on costs & minimums for Vanguard ETFs
How do you buy them?
You can only buy and sell ETFs through a brokerage account. Setting up a Vanguard Brokerage Account is free, and you'll pay no commissions—ever—to buy and sell Vanguard ETFs in that account"Pay almost 75% less for Vanguard ETFs than you'd pay for other ETFs....
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