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Get the help you need to make confident investment decisions. But don't worry about commissions—at Vanguard, all of our ETFs are commission-free.

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Answer a few questions about your investing style and situation, and we'll recommend an asset allocation—along with specific Vanguard ETFs®.

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See how different ETF categories—bonds, stocks, international, and sector—can fit into your portfolio.

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Once you understand your options, you're ready to choose specific ETFs.

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Asset allocation

The way an investment portfolio is divided among the broader asset classes of stocks, bonds, and short-term reserves. Also known as "asset mix."

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You must buy and sell Vanguard ETF Shares through a broker like Vanguard Brokerage Services (we offer them commission-free) or through another broker (you may incur commissions). See the Vanguard Brokerage Services commission and fee schedules for limits. Vanguard ETF Shares aren't redeemable directly with the issuing fund other than in very large aggregations worth millions of dollars. Like stocks, ETFs are subject to market volatility. When buying or selling an ETF, you'll pay or receive the current market price, which may be more or less than net asset value.

Please remember that all investments involve some risk. Be aware that fluctuations in the financial markets and other factors may cause declines in the value of your account. There is no guarantee that any particular asset allocation or mix of funds will meet your investment objectives or provide you with a given level of income.

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.

Vanguard provides services to the Vanguard funds and ETFs at cost.