5 Best Vanguard ETFs to Buy Now

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now hold $10.3 trillion in U.S. assets, yet most investors still overpay for the basic market exposure that such funds provide. While the average index equity ETF charges 0.14%, Vanguard continues to undercut the competition through its unique investor-owned structure -- the fund company is literally owned by its funds, which are owned by shareholders. This structure eliminates profit-seeking middlemen and explains why Vanguard can offer an S&P 500 fund with an annual fee of just three basis points, or 0.03%.The difference between paying 0.03% per year and 0.50% per year might seem trivial, but when compounded over decades, it's the difference between keeping 97% of your returns versus surrendering a meaningful slice of your wealth to Wall Street. Here are five Vanguard ETFs that deliver broad market access without the wealth-destroying fees that plague most funds.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool