Vanguard FAQ

Last major update: 04/23/08

Why Vanguard?
Vanguard is well known for its unique corporate structure, its low costs, and its disciplined investment management processes: These corporate characteristics are laid out in the following documents:
 * Vanguard Overview
 * Portfolio Manager Oversight Process

Are my investments at Vanguard safe?
Vanguard Safety by Mel Lindauer

What are benefits of Voyager, Voyager Select and Flagship, and what counts toward reaching these $ limits?

 * See how you qualify for enhanced services
 * Voyager benefits
 * Voyager Select benefits
 * Flagship benefits

Can I tell if a VG fund is going to have a distribution?
Vanguard provides early announcements of quarterly and year end fund distributions on the website news center:

March 2008 Fund distribution announcement

How can I view, link, manage, my spouse's Vanguard account via my own online access?
Fill out and return the Limited Agent Authorization Form for "view-only" access, or the Vanguard Agent Authorization for full access, or visit the Legal and Tax Forms Page.

What fees does Vanguard charge, and how can I avoid them?
Vanguard fund fees explained

What are the fees?
Vanguard Brokerage Fees and Commissions

How do I sell specific shares at Vanguard?
Specific Identification of Shares

Can I buy bonds through VBS? What is the cost?
Vanguard Brokerage Fees and Commissions.