: $0 commission for online trades of Vanguard mutual funds. Requirements :
& Chase : May offer certain Vanguard mutual funds with no transaction fees , though they might not carry the full lineup. Why use another broker?
& Fidelity : Often charge a transaction fee (sometimes up to $75 ) for Vanguard mutual funds because they offer competing in-house products.
: Can be completed online in about 10 minutes by providing your Social Security number and bank routing information. 2. Through Other Brokerages
This is the most cost-effective method. Vanguard operates as a "no-load" company, meaning you typically pay no commissions or sales charges to buy their funds directly. : Vanguard Personal Investor
: Individual or joint brokerage accounts, IRAs (Traditional/Roth), 401(k)s, or 529 plans.
You can buy Vanguard mutual funds through most major investment platforms, though they may charge additional fees that do not apply when buying from Vanguard directly. :