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The advantages of Vanguard index funds are the "more risk, more money" factor. It is also a low-cost method to get exposed into the large-capitalization markets.

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What are the best vanguard funds for a 401k?

There are a variety of vanguard funds for a 401k plan. One of the best is the Vanguard Precious Metals and Mining as well as the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index.


Where can on obtain a list of the most successful Index Funds?

There is a list of the most successful Index Funds online at About Money Over 55. The list is called Best Index Funds, and includes Vanguard Index Funds, iShare Exchange Traded Index Funds, and Charles Schwab Index Funds, along with information about these Index Funds.


Where would you find more information about index funds?

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Where can I learn more about index funds?

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What's the difference between a vanguard fund and any other fund?

only the name of the fund family Vanguard is known as a leader in low fee index funds, while most other mutual fund families focus on actively managed funds. Since most mutual funds that attempt to beat the market through active investing fail to do so, many people prefer funds that simply track the market through an index (i.e. S&P 500 index). Since these funds are passively managed rather than actively managed, they charge lower fees. As the largest index fund manager, Vanguard is able to charge lower fees on index funds vs competing funds.


How longs has Vanguard mutual funds been offered?

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Does Vanguard have a NASDAQ index fund?

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How can a person obtain Vanguard Mutual Funds?

Vanguard mutual funds can be acquired by directly contacting The Vanguard Group, Inc. The Vanguard Group is available for contact by U.S., registered, and certified mail, as well as by email or via telephone. Please visit their official website for more information.


What are some good resources for index funds information?

Index Universe has a great comparison of the top index funds.


What is the symbol for Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund in NASDAQ?

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