Vanguard — United States
Live offers from Vanguard in United States, tracked daily by Giraffy.
Live offers
- Vanguard Brokerage Account
- Vanguard Brokerage
- Vanguard Digital Advisor
Vanguard is the pioneering US low-cost index fund company and a top brokerage, best known for its mutual funds and ETFs with among the lowest expense ratios in the industry. Owned by its fund shareholders.
| Products | Index funds/ETFs, IRAs, 401k |
|---|---|
| Best for | Long-term passive US investors wanting the lowest-cost index funds |
| Alternatives | Fidelity, Schwab, iShares |
Best for
- Long-term passive investors who want to buy and hold Vanguard index funds/ETFs at minimal cost
Not ideal for
- Active traders — Vanguard's platform is basic
Vanguard vs alternatives
Vanguard vs Fidelity
Better active trading tools and zero-ER funds. Fidelity's ZERO funds match or beat Vanguard on ER. Vanguard's platform is basic for active trading. Compare on Giraffy.
Vanguard in United States — FAQ
Why is Vanguard good?
Vanguard is owned by its fund investors, creating a structural incentive to keep expense ratios low. Its index funds are benchmarks for low-cost investing. Compare on Giraffy.