VDADX has an exchange-traded version, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG, 0.05% expense ratio), that you can buy for around $220 per share currently. VIG ranks as one of the 20 largest U.S.

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ETF investing offers a cost-effective way to participate in the market while mitigating the risks associated with selecting individual stocks. Vanguard stands out among fund families for its ...

Vanguard’s index funds are the best value in investing. They are very cheap, well-constructed, and reliable. The next-best value might be Vanguard’s actively managed funds. They are cheap, generally ...

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This Vanguard fund invests in more than 3,500 stocks and covers nearly 100% of the U.S. equity market. Its inclusion of small- and mid-cap stocks differs from the more concentrated S&P 500 and ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology stocks have rallied hard, leaving other sectors in the dust in terms of appreciation and valuation. However, the transformative promise of AI is real. This ...

The S&P 500 currently averages a yield of just 1.1%. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index and WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund offer far more in dividends. They are also low-volatility funds that ...