A Vanguard Index Fund — How To Buy

Buying a Vanguard index fund is less about "playing the market" and more about "owning the market." By following these steps—choosing your fund type, opening a tax-advantaged account, and automating your contributions—you transition from a consumer to an owner of the world’s largest companies.

Before you even open an account, you must decide between an and a Mutual Fund . Both track the same indices (like the S&P 500), but they function differently: how to buy a vanguard index fund

Your (to see if you meet mutual fund minimums) Buying a Vanguard index fund is less about