Investing can be for anyone, but that doesn't mean everyone will be comfortable picking individual stocks. You might not have the time, desire, or knowledge to research and purchase a portfolio of individual stocks, and track them over time.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a great tool for investors who'd rather not do all that portfolio-building work. These funds hold large collections of stocks, bonds, or other commodities, but trade under a single ticker symbol. There are funds that follow all the major indexes, and others that cover specific industries and investing styles, so you can easily build a diverse portfolio using them. Here are three great Vanguard ETFs that, when held as part of a diversified portfolio, could help you retire comfortably.
If wide diversification is your goal, the Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSEMKT: VT) might be for you. Owning this fund means investing in the global economy. Its portfolio includes a broad mix of stocks of both U.S. and foreign companies, as well as companies from both developed and emerging markets. The fund's top holdings include mega caps like Apple , Amazon , Johnson & Johnson , and UnitedHealth .
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3 Vanguard ETFs That Could Help You Retire a Millionaire