What are the best Vanguard Index Funds for Roth IRA?
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This post is about the Best Vanguard Index Funds for Roth IRA.
Let’s start by going over some of the basics you’ll need to know about Vanguard. While there is no fee to open an account with Vanguard, the minimum investment needed is typically $3,000.
Yes, it’s high.
However, there are many different index funds you can choose from. Today, the focus will be on Vanguard’s Index Funds.
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund
- Large blend
- Expense ratio: 0.04%
- $0.40 for every $1000
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund
- Large Blend
- Expense ratio: 0.04%
- $0.40 for every $1000
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- Large blend
- Expense ratio: 0.03%
- $0.30 for every $1000
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
- Large blend
- Expense ratio: 0.03%
- $0.30 for every $1000
VSMAX
Vanguard Small Cap Index Fund
- Small blend
- Expense ratio: 0.05%
- $0.50 for every $1000
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund
- Large blend (Foreign)
- Expense ratio: 0.11%
- $1.10 for every $1000
To summarize, the following index funds were mentioned above:
- VFIAX – Vanguard 500 Index Fund
- VTSAX – Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund
- VOO – Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
- VTI – Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
Small Cap:
- VSMAX – Vanguard Small Cap Index Fund
International:
- VTIAX – Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund
There you have it! A list of the best Vanguard index funds for Roth IRA! What were your favorites? Did you find a new fund you’re interested in? Let me know in the comments below!
Interested in index funds that aren’t exclusive to Vanguard? Check this post out for the best index funds for Roth IRA.
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