VFSVX to Admiral... must I switch to new platform?

[gmtret]

I noticed today that VFSVX was available for admiral shares. In checking this out I noticed that the fnd now owned has the old number by acct designation, while the new admiral shares had a different designation. Does anyone know whether I must switch to the brokerage platform if I want the admiral shares?

[SpringMan]

You should be able to promote the shares yourself on their website or wait and Vanguard will do it for you. I think Vanguard is pushing everyone to move to their brokerage accounts. I can't answer your question but would pose it to Vanguard. I moved to VBS some time back and I use the ETF share class VSS.

[Nahtanoj]

I converted from the Investor share class to the Admiral share class, and I was not required to convert to a brokerage account. I am now holding the Admiral shares in the mutual fund platform.

[jeffyscott]

I converted from the Investor share class to the Admiral share class, and I was not required to convert to a brokerage account. I am now holding the Admiral shares in the mutual fund platform.

Same here, did the conversion while continuing to refuse to convert to brokerage account.

[gmtret]

Thanks to all for the replies as I'll pass on the brokerage acct for a variety of reasons...

Good luck,
Chris