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scarhead · 6 October 2010, 07:53 AM

If so what are your opinions? I'm thinking about opening an account and would appreciate input.

Green Sub · 6 October 2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by scarhead

If so what are your opinions? I'm thinking about opening an account and would appreciate input.

I've been with Vanguard for about 15 years. It's shareholder owned. Ultra low fees. No sales load. I'm pleased.

scarhead · 6 October 2010, 07:37 PM

Thanks Barry,
I'm probably going to open an account soon. I'm still deciding which funds or ETFs to go with.

Warnsboy · 7 October 2010, 01:01 AM

I've been with both Vangaurd and Fidelity for a number of years. I would choose Vangaurd given an ultimatum. Although, Fidelity has some nice funds and may be worth comparing or going with both depending on your preferred funds.

petesjag · 7 October 2010, 01:51 AM

I had a number of accounts with them. They was well managed and easy to move funds around. I was very pleased with their service as well.
regards,
pete

Route 66 · 7 October 2010, 01:56 AM

I've had an account with Fidelity for over 25 years and I'm really glad I went with them!

If you're new to the Market, one word d-i-v-e-r-s-i-f-y in mutuals and no single-company stocks.

hhh007 · 7 October 2010, 02:10 AM

As a stockbroker here in Chicago, I can tell you that Vanguard is pretty good, so is Fidelity and a host of others. The most important part is what investments you decide on as opposed to the actual firm you open an account with.

AWS · 7 October 2010, 02:20 AM

I dumped my Broker 3 years ago and have been with Vanguard since. Wish I had started years ago. Both Vanguard and Fidelity offer comparable low cost Index funds. There seems to be a "fee war" lately with the ETF funds. I just happen to prefer Vanguard being shareholder owned and not controlled by a family.

I would suggest this as a starting place, education with recommended books:

www.bogleheads.org/forum

Best Wishes

joeychitwood · 7 October 2010, 06:35 AM

When I quit an employer after 15 years, I placed my retirement money into a Vanguard account, and I've been happy with the company. As has been mentioned, the fees are very low. They have a wide variety of no-load funds, many of which are rated highly in various financial publications. I recommend Vanguard highly.

scarhead · 7 October 2010, 12:11 PM

Thanks everyone and thanks for the suggested reading.

fc3s2k · 9 November 2010, 01:44 PM

my IRA is with Vanguard: mutual funds, ETF's
Individual stocks for trading: Scottrade

Lion · 9 November 2010, 02:15 PM

Vanguard, is definitely worth checking into!!!

6 October 2010, 07:53 AM	#1
scarhead "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 370	Anyone Have a Vanguard Account? If so what are your opinions? I'm thinking about opening an account and would appreciate input. __________________ "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster." Friedrich Nietzsche

6 October 2010, 07:37 PM	#3
scarhead "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 370	Thanks Barry, I'm probably going to open an account soon. I'm still deciding which funds or ETFs to go with. __________________ "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster." Friedrich Nietzsche

7 October 2010, 01:51 AM	#5
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	I had a number of accounts with them. They was well managed and easy to move funds around. I was very pleased with their service as well. regards, pete __________________ 116718LN Black dial

7 October 2010, 02:10 AM	#7
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	As a stockbroker here in Chicago, I can tell you that Vanguard is pretty good, so is Fidelity and a host of others. The most important part is what investments you decide on as opposed to the actual firm you open an account with. __________________ Day-Date Bark Finish 18078, TT Datejust Turn-O-Graph Oysterquartz 17013 Explorer I 114270

7 October 2010, 02:20 AM	#8
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	I'm a Boglehead I dumped my Broker 3 years ago and have been with Vanguard since. Wish I had started years ago. Both Vanguard and Fidelity offer comparable low cost Index funds. There seems to be a "fee war" lately with the ETF funds. I just happen to prefer Vanguard being shareholder owned and not controlled by a family. I would suggest this as a starting place, education with recommended books: www.bogleheads.org/forum Best Wishes

7 October 2010, 01:01 AM	#4
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	I've been with both Vangaurd and Fidelity for a number of years. I would choose Vangaurd given an ultimatum. Although, Fidelity has some nice funds and may be worth comparing or going with both depending on your preferred funds.

7 October 2010, 01:56 AM	#6
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I've had an account with Fidelity for over 25 years and I'm really glad I went with them! If you're new to the Market, one word d-i-v-e-r-s-i-f-y in mutuals and no single-company stocks.

7 October 2010, 06:35 AM	#9
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	When I quit an employer after 15 years, I placed my retirement money into a Vanguard account, and I've been happy with the company. As has been mentioned, the fees are very low. They have a wide variety of no-load funds, many of which are rated highly in various financial publications. I recommend Vanguard highly.

7 October 2010, 12:11 PM	#10
scarhead "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 370	Thanks everyone and thanks for the suggested reading. __________________ "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster." Friedrich Nietzsche

9 November 2010, 01:44 PM	#11
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	my IRA is with Vanguard: mutual funds, ETF's Individual stocks for trading: Scottrade

9 November 2010, 02:15 PM	#12
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Vanguard, is definitely worth checking into!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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