Vanguard Funds

Vanguard Index Funds from The Vanguard Group

The Vanguard Group offered the first index fund for retail investors.

Vanguard, an investment management firm headquartered in Malvern, PA, manages around $2 trillion in retail and institutional investors’ assets through ETFs, mutual funds and other financial services.

Founder John C. Bogle created the first ever index fund for retail investor and changed the game. Additionally, investors in Vanguard funds own the firm.

Vanguard funds have a killer combination working to their advantages — a passive index approach paired cheap prices, which have brought investors in and away from actively managed mutual funds.

3 Best Vanguard Funds With Active Management

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
A stock picker's market environment calls for an investment in one or more of these best Vanguard funds with active management.

3 Best Energy Funds to Buy Now

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oil is near a four-year low and the Keystone pipeline bill has new energy. Now can be a good time to look at energy funds.

The 3 Best Short-Term Bond Funds to Buy Now

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
With a rise in interest rates coming closer, now is a good time to consider buying one of these three best short-term bond funds.

3 Funds to Buy for Conservative Retirees

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Conservative investors and retirees are facing a challenging environment for finding the best funds to buy. Here are 3 funds with below-average risk and above-average returns.

3 Bond Funds for an Unpredictable Market

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Interest rates and bond prices are unpredictable. Here are three bond funds to buy now for uncertain economic and market conditions.

The Best and Worst Funds for Rising Interest Rates

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Now that rising interest rates are looking increasingly likely for 2015, now is the time to start structuring your portfolio accordingly to maximize returns and minimize losses.

5 Great Value Funds to Buy Now

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whether you are looking to reduce market risk or just want to fill the value allocation in your portfolio, these great funds should top your list.

Active Funds vs. Index Funds: Best Funds Since 1999

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Find out which index funds have performed best over the past 15 years across large caps, mid caps, small caps and sector funds.

Vanguard Index Funds – The 3-Fund ‘Lazy’ Portfolio

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Looking for the ultimate investment strategy? Consider "lazy" portfolios like this three-fund group of Vanguard index funds.

Best Retirement Income Mutual Funds

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Retirement income mutual funds have a fundamental objective that balances preservation of assets, income, and growth. Here are three of the best.

Vanguard Index Funds vs Vanguard ETFs

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you ever wondered which was a better choice between Vanguard index funds and their respective ETFs, that choice can be made clear by taking a closer look at the expense ratios and minimum initial investment amounts.

3 Dividend Funds With Yields Higher Than 3%

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Today's income environment is challenging to say the least. We did some digging and found 3 dividend mutual funds paying more than 3%.

4 Vanguard Mutual Funds for the ‘Set It and Forget It’ Investor

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Who said you can't put all your eggs into one basket? You can break this golden rule of investing with these 4 balanced Vanguard mutual funds.

I Need a Financial Advisor … Right?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
There's a mountain of information out there about investment strategies. You really want to go it alone?

Best Vanguard Funds to Buy for Target Date 2035 Retirement

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Looking to retire in 20 years? You're likely in your prime earnings years. Here are the best Vanguard Funds for target date 2035.

5 Best Vanguard Funds to Buy for Target Date 2030 Retirement

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
You're going to need some added oomph if you've got roughly 15-20 years before retirement. Here's a look at some of the best Vanguard funds for target date 2030.

3 Healthcare Stocks for Retirement Investors

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Medical costs keep on rising. For investors in retirement, a dose of healthcare stocks could be the key to dealing with those costs.

Vanguard Dividend Funds to Buy for Retirement Investment

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whether your retirement investing plans involve the next 20 years or the next 60, these three Vanguard dividend funds can take care of you.

When Will The Bull Market End? Let the Charts Be Your Guide

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
How long can this bull market go on? For an answer, investors can consult three indices with distinct trendlines.
Load More