Vanguard FAQ
Vanguard--General FAQ
Why Vanguard?
Vanguard is well known for its unique corporate structure, its low costs, and its disciplined investment management processes: These corporate characteristics are laid out in the following documents:
Are my investments at Vanguard safe?
Vanguard Safety by Mel Lindauer
What are benefits of Voyager, Voyager Select and Flagship, and what counts toward reaching these $ limits?
- See how you qualify for enhanced services
- Voyager benefits
- Voyager Select benefits
- Flagship benefits
Can I tell if a VG fund is going to have a distribution?
Vanguard provides early announcements of quarterly and year end fund distributions on the website news center:
March 2008 Fund distribution announcement
How can I view, link, manage, my spouse's Vanguard account via my own online access?
Fill out and return the Limited Agent Authorization Form for "view-only" access, or the Vanguard Agent Authorization for full access, or visit the Legal and Tax Forms Page.
What fees does Vanguard charge, and how can I avoid them?
Vanguard Brokerage Services (VBS)
How does VBS compare to other brokerages?
What are the fees ?
Vanguard Brokerage Fees and Commissions
Specific Identification of Shares
Can I buy bonds through VBS? What is the cost?
Vanguard Brokerage Fees and Commissions.