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solly e | Vanguard- A smart investment? |
I'm in med school- and I have more than $20,000 to invest . I have found a 6% CD, but I'm thinking about starting to invest in a Vanguard fund- I hear good things about small caps, international, and the 500. I'm a bit conservative in my investing- so although I'm aware of the risk involved, it seems the Vanguard (S&P) funds are sure-fire to beat the CD rates.
Any ideas?
PS- time period- 5 years minimum
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WIth a time frame of over 5 years, you are correct to pick stocks over CDs. Just don't be one of those who panic if the market drops and sell out, only to kick yourself when the market turns back up.
And the Vanguard S&P 500 (VINIX) index is a fine choice; I have a substantial amount of money in it. You could also go for one of the broader indexes (Russell 3000 for example), or split your money 70-30 or 60-40 with an additional international fund (I like DODFX or FDIVX best). With the dollar exchange rate dropping, a little international exposure is a good thing -- but not too much, since it may reverse course next year. |
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Vanguard has a great selection of funds. Take some time to determine the right "mix" of funds for your time frame and risk tolerance. And don't forget to look at the after tax returns. Morningstar.com is a great place to research mutual funds. |
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Chad
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Vanguard is without a doubt the most reputable and customer service friendly mutual fund company around. You will be hard pressed to find anyone better in the industry.
Their website will help you pick the perfect fund for your needs. |
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There are several top ranked mutual fund families worth looking at, many of which are no load funds. Janus, Fidelity, Vanguard and Acorn are among the top performers, but there are others that are a whiskers hair behind. Typically you need anywhere from $500-$2500 FOR AN INITIAL INVESTMENT. Don't put all your eggs in one basket, diversify. You can easily set up 8-10 investments and match their performance against the S&P 500, or their own category performance. Every six months or so, if you are not happy with a particular fund's performance, switch to another within the fund family at no charge. You will certainly beat your 6% CD rate.
As a final advice, find funds that have not invested heavily in financial stocks or bonds, they have taken a beating and will continue to do so. When you talk to a rep, ensure you point this out. Good Luck! |
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I use Vanguard. I generally have liked their funds, but they are pricier for stock trading than Fidelity and Schwab.
Also, I tried to keep a minimal amount in a fund that became closed at Vanguard until a time when I felt more secure about adding on and a good whiles later they closed it out of the blue. I didn't like that since I can't get back in.
Fidelity hasn't done that to me and I've used a similar approach.
I still think well of Vanguard funds though.
Perhaps I'm one of the few chickens, but to be honest, I don't have enough faith in the markets and economy at these times, so I'm staying more to the sidelines. |
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Vanguard is a good company with low expense fees. Stick with Global stocks or international funds for a good return. |
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A $20,000 investment into an etf would surpass anything vanguard could offer you. Currently, there are more dividend paying stocks available that could literally double your money in as little as 1-2 years without the hassle of mutual funds and their very low performance. As an example, I currently have a 401(k) investment program through Vanguard that has only grown by $157 thus far this year. By comparison, my brokerage account has increased by $684 and I have yet to use it to trade actively in the market!
AS i mentioned earlier, you can do a lot better than mutual funds with their high fees and administrative costs, which only serve to diminish your returns! Another good choice is Sharebuilder which has a regular investment program that allows you to invest on a monthly basis and take advantage of dollar-cost-averaging. |
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