Why Vanguard Doesn't Offer a Gold ETF (and What to Buy Instead)
The short answer: no. Vanguard does not offer a pure-play gold ETF that tracks spot gold prices or holds physical bullion.
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VTINX vs. VWINX: The Two Best Vanguard Funds for Retirees
For retirees managing $5M+ portfolios, the two Vanguard funds that consistently earn serious consideration are the Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund (VTINX) and the Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund (VWINX). Both offer professionally managed, diversified exposure at rock-bottom costs. Neither is a
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Vanguard Inherited IRA Withdrawal Rules for Beneficiaries
Vanguard inherited IRA withdrawal rules changed materially with the SECURE Act in 2019, again with SECURE 2.0 in 2022, and then again when the IRS issued final regulations in July 2024.
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How to Use the Vanguard Inherited IRA RMD Calculator the Right Way
The Vanguard inherited IRA RMD calculator takes three inputs (account balance, beneficiary relationship, and the original owner's birth and death dates) and returns your annual distribution requirement. That output is the starting point, not the finish line. For a FATFIRE beneficiary sitting on a $3
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Vanguard ETF vs Mutual Fund: Which Is Better for Your Taxes?
For most investors, the Vanguard ETF vs mutual fund debate comes down to a few basis points and trading mechanics.
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How Vanguard Custodial Accounts Work for High-Net-Worth Families
Vanguard custodial accounts give adults a straightforward mechanism to transfer assets to minors, but for families with $5M+ in net worth, the standard pitch misses the real planning questions: how does the kiddie tax erode the assumed benefit, when does a trust structure outperform a UGMA, and what
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Does Vanguard Actually Offer Structured Notes?
The short answer: not really. Vanguard does not operate a structured products desk or issue proprietary structured notes the way JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, or Citigroup do.
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Does Vanguard Have a Magnificent 7 ETF?
No dedicated Vanguard Magnificent 7 ETF exists as of 2025.
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Who Actually Needs a Vanguard Solo 401k (and Who Outgrows It)
The Vanguard Solo 401k is a qualified retirement plan for self-employed individuals with no full-time employees other than a spouse.
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Why Vanguard Doesn't Offer Standalone Currency ETFs
Currency ETFs track the performance of one or more foreign currencies against a base currency, typically the U.S. dollar.
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Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI): Yield & Taxes
The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) tracks the FTSE All-World ex-US High Dividend Yield Index at a 0.22% expense ratio, currently yielding between 4.0% and 5.5% on a 30-day SEC basis. That headline looks compelling. But for investors at the $5M+ level, the real analysis starts
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Vanguard Advisor Alpha Study: Is Financial Advice Worth 3%?
Vanguard's Advisor Alpha framework estimates that a skilled financial advisor can add approximately 3% in net returns annually. That headline number gets cited constantly.
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