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Enjoy access to more than 160 Vanguard mutual funds and over 3,000 funds from other companies, all with no transaction fees.
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83% |
The average Vanguard mutual fund and ETF expense ratio is 83% less than the industry average.*
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Investment product fees & minimums for Vanguard Brokerage Accounts
As of June 1, 2023
Vanguard ETFs® (exchange-traded funds)
| Investment type | Online | By phone |
|---|---|---|
Vanguard ETFs |
$0 |
$0 |
ETFs from other companies
| Assets invested in Vanguard ETFs & mutual funds | Online | By phone |
|---|---|---|
Less than $1 million |
$0 |
Online rate + $25 broker-assisted fee |
$1 million or more |
$0 |
$0 |
Learn more about other conditions & costs that may apply
These also apply to sales of leveraged and inverse ETFs (exchange-traded funds) and ETNs (exchange-traded notes).
Commission-free trading of non-Vanguard ETFs applies only to trades placed online; most clients will pay a commission to buy or sell non-Vanguard ETFs by phone. Vanguard Brokerage reserves the right to change the non-Vanguard ETFs included in these offers at any time. All ETFs are subject to management fees and expenses; refer to each ETF’s prospectus for more information. All stock and ETF sales are subject to a securities transaction fee. Account service fees may also apply.
You must buy and sell Vanguard ETF Shares through Vanguard Brokerage Services (we offer them commission-free) or through another broker (which may charge commissions). Vanguard ETF Shares are not redeemable directly with the issuing fund other than in very large aggregations worth millions of dollars. ETFs are subject to market volatility. When buying or selling an ETF, you will pay or receive the current market price, which may be more or less than net asset value.
All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.
A separate commission is charged for each security bought or sold. Orders that execute over multiple days are charged separate commissions. In addition, a separate commission is charged for each order placed for the same security on the same side of the market (buying or selling) on the same day. Orders that are changed by the client and executed in multiple trades on the same day are charged separate commissions. These commission and fee schedules are subject to change.
Discounts and fee waivers from standard commissions may be available. Vanguard Retirement Investment Program pooled plan accounts are not eligible for discounts from standard commissions and fees. Additional information regarding discount eligibility
| Investment type | Online | By phone |
|---|---|---|
Vanguard mutual funds |
$0 |
$0 |
A few Vanguard mutual funds charge special purchase and/or redemption fees that are paid directly to the funds to help cover higher transaction costs and protect long-term investors by discouraging short-term, speculative trading. Those fees vary from 0.25% to 1.00% of the amount of the transaction, depending on the fund.
Account service fees may apply.
Minimum investment requirements
- Target Retirement Funds and STAR® Fund: $1,000.
- Most index mutual funds: $3,000 for Admiral™ Shares. (Investor Shares not available.)
- Most actively managed mutual funds: $3,000 for Investor Shares; $50,000 for Admiral Shares.
- Most sector-specific index mutual funds: $100,000 for Admiral Shares. (Investor Shares not available.)
Some funds have higher minimums to protect the funds from short-term trading activity. Fund-specific details are provided in each fund profile.
Mutual funds from other companies
No-transaction-fee (NTF) mutual funds
Initial purchase: For most funds, $500 for nonretirement accounts and $500 for IRAs.
Additional purchases: $500 for any type of account.
Dollar-cost-averaging purchases: $100 for any type of account (minimum 2 transactions).
| Assets invested in Vanguard ETFs & mutual funds | Online | By phone |
|---|---|---|
Less than $1 million |
$0 |
Online rate + $25 broker-assisted fee |
$1 million or more |
$0 |
$0 |
You'll also pay a $50 early redemption fee for all sales executed within 60 calendar days of the trade date of your most recent purchase of the same fund.
Transaction-fee (TF) mutual funds
Initial purchase: $500.
Additional purchases: $500.
Dollar-cost-averaging purchases: $100 (minimum 2 transactions, $3 per transaction).
| Assets invested in Vanguard ETFs & mutual funds | Online | By phone |
|---|---|---|
Less than $1 million |
$20 per trade |
Online rate + $25 broker-assisted fee |
$1 million to $5 million |
$0 for first 25 trades;* $8 per trade thereafter |
$0 for first 25 trades;* $8 per trade thereafter |
$5 million or more |
$0 for first 100 trades;* $8 per trade thereafter |
$0 for first 100 trades;* $8 per trade thereafter |
*Learn more about commission-free eligibility
These also apply to sales of leveraged and inverse mutual funds.
Fees apply per trade for all purchases, sales, and exchanges, regardless of order size. A purchase fee is added to an order’s cost. A sales fee is subtracted from an order’s proceeds. If you exchange shares of a fund for another fund in the same fund family and share class, the transaction fee will be paid from your settlement fund.
| Security type | Fee type | Amount |
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Class A shares |
Front-end load (purchase fee) |
Varies by fund or fund family; may be as high as 5.75%; discounts may be available |
Class B shares |
Back-end load (redemption fee, also known as a contingent deferred sales charge) |
Decreases to 0% over a period of years |
Class C shares |
Back-end load (redemption fee, also known as a contingent deferred sales charge) |
Smaller than a Class B redemption fee; decreases to 0% after 1 year |
All share classes |
Sales charges and minimum purchases |
Schedule for specific load fund may vary—sometimes significantly—from general description shown here; check fund’s prospectus for details |
Minimum investment requirements
Vanguard Brokerage doesn't charge additional fees for a purchase, a sale, or an exchange of any load mutual fund offered through our program.
You must buy and sell Vanguard ETF Shares through Vanguard Brokerage Services (we offer them commission-free) or through another broker (which may charge commissions). Vanguard ETF Shares are not redeemable directly with the issuing fund other than in very large aggregations worth millions of dollars. ETFs are subject to market volatility. When buying or selling an ETF, you will pay or receive the current market price, which may be more or less than net asset value.
All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.
A separate commission is charged for each security bought or sold. Orders that execute over multiple days are charged separate commissions. In addition, a separate commission is charged for each order placed for the same security on the same side of the market (buying or selling) on the same day. Orders that are changed by the client and executed in multiple trades on the same day are charged separate commissions. These commission and fee schedules are subject to change.
Discounts and fee waivers from standard commissions may be available. Vanguard Retirement Investment Program pooled plan accounts are not eligible for discounts from standard commissions and fees. Additional information regarding discount eligibility
| Assets invested in Vanguard ETFs & mutual funds | Online | By phone |
|---|---|---|
Less than $1 million |
$0 |
Online rate + $25 broker-assisted fee |
$1 million or more |
$0 |
$0 |
You must buy and sell Vanguard ETF Shares through Vanguard Brokerage Services (we offer them commission-free) or through another broker (which may charge commissions). Vanguard ETF Shares are not redeemable directly with the issuing fund other than in very large aggregations worth millions of dollars. ETFs are subject to market volatility. When buying or selling an ETF, you will pay or receive the current market price, which may be more or less than net asset value.
All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.
A separate commission is charged for each security bought or sold. Orders that execute over multiple days are charged separate commissions. In addition, a separate commission is charged for each order placed for the same security on the same side of the market (buying or selling) on the same day. Orders that are changed by the client and executed in multiple trades on the same day are charged separate commissions. These commission and fee schedules are subject to change.
Discounts and fee waivers from standard commissions may be available. Vanguard Retirement Investment Program pooled plan accounts are not eligible for discounts from standard commissions and fees. Additional information regarding discount eligibility
| Assets invested in Vanguard ETFs & mutual funds | Online or by phone |
|---|---|
Less than $1 million |
$0 + $1-per-contract fee |
$1 million to $5 million |
$0 for first 25 trades;* $0 + $1-per-contract fee thereafter |
$5 million or more |
$0 for first 100 trades;* $0 + $1-per-contract fee thereafter |
*Learn more about commission-free eligibilty
All options exercises and assignments are commission-free.
You must buy and sell Vanguard ETF Shares through Vanguard Brokerage Services (we offer them commission-free) or through another broker (which may charge commissions). Vanguard ETF Shares are not redeemable directly with the issuing fund other than in very large aggregations worth millions of dollars. ETFs are subject to market volatility. When buying or selling an ETF, you will pay or receive the current market price, which may be more or less than net asset value.
Options are a leveraged investment and are not suitable for every investor. Options involve risk, including the possibility that you could lose more money than you invest. Before buying or selling options, you must receive a copy of Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options issued by OCC. A copy of this booklet is available at theocc.com 
. It may also be obtained from your broker, any exchange on which options are traded, or by contacting OCC at 125 S. Franklin Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606 (888-678-4667 or 888-OPTIONS). The booklet contains information on options issued by OCC. It is intended for educational purposes. No statement in the booklet should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell a security or to provide investment advice. For further assistance, please call The Options Industry Council (OIC) helpline at 888-OPTIONS or visit optionseducation.org for more information. The OIC can provide you with balanced options education and tools to assist you with your options questions and trading.
All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.
A separate commission is charged for each security bought or sold. Orders that execute over multiple days are charged separate commissions. In addition, a separate commission is charged for each order placed for the same security on the same side of the market (buying or selling) on the same day. Orders that are changed by the client and executed in multiple trades on the same day are charged separate commissions. These commission and fee schedules are subject to change.
Discounts and fee waivers from standard commissions may be available. Vanguard Retirement Investment Program pooled plan accounts are not eligible for discounts from standard commissions and fees. Additional information regarding discount eligibility
CDs (certificates of deposit) & bonds
| Investment type | New issues | Secondary market* |
|---|---|---|
CDs, U.S. government agency securities, and corporate bonds |
$0 |
$1 per $1,000 face amount ($250 maximum) |
U.S. Treasury securities |
$0 |
$0 |
Municipal bonds |
N/A |
$1 per $1,000 face amount ($250 maximum) |
Mortgage-backed securities |
N/A |
$35 per trade |
Unit investment trusts (UITs) |
N/A |
$35 per trade |
*A $25 broker-assisted fee will be assessed on fixed income transactions traded on the secondary market by telephone in addition to the rate identified above. This fee will not be assessed for clients who hold $1 million or more in Vanguard ETFs and Vanguard funds or for fixed income products that are unavailable for trading online.
All online sales of CDs before they mature are commission-free.
Vanguard Brokerage Services may act as either an agent (executing your order at cost plus a commission) or a principal (adding markups to purchase prices or subtracting markdowns from sale prices). When acting as a principal for a primary market issue, Vanguard Brokerage generally receives a fee concession from the issuer.
Investments in bonds are subject to interest rate, credit, and inflation risk.
Minimum investment requirements
U.S. government agency securities, corporate bonds
New issues and secondary market: $1,000.
CDs, U.S. Treasury securities
New issues and secondary market: $1,000.
Municipal bonds
Secondary market: $5,000; also subject to dealer minimums.
More about CD & bond trades
Vanguard Brokerage Services may act as one of the following:
- An agent, executing your order at cost plus a commission.
- *A principal, adding markups to purchase prices or subtracting markdowns from sale prices. When acting as a principal for a primary market issue, Vanguard Brokerage generally receives a fee concession from the issuer.
CD and bond prices are available online and are price indications only. Online prices for all secondary-market bonds and CDs are before commissions.
All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. Investments in bonds are subject to interest rate, credit, and inflation risk.
A separate commission is charged for each security bought or sold. Orders that execute over multiple days are charged separate commissions. In addition, a separate commission is charged for each order placed for the same security on the same side of the market (buying or selling) on the same day. Orders that are changed by the client and executed in multiple trades on the same day are charged separate commissions. These commission and fee schedules are subject to change.
Discounts and fee waivers from standard commissions may be available. Vanguard Retirement Investment Program pooled plan accounts are not eligible for discounts from standard commissions and fees. Additional information regarding discount eligibility
Investments in bonds are subject to interest rate, credit, and inflation risk.
Fees for other services
| Fee type | Amount |
|---|---|
Vanguard Brokerage Services charges a $25 annual account service fee. We don't charge the fee to any of the following:
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American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) |
Banks that custody ADRs are permitted to charge ADR holders certain fees, as detailed in the ADR prospectuses. "Pass through" ADR fees are collected from Vanguard Brokerage Services by the Depository Trust Company (DTC) and will be automatically deducted from your brokerage account and shown on your account statement. Other fees—including dividend processing fees—may be withheld by the DTC from the amount paid by the issuer. Vanguard does not process voluntary ADR conversions. |
Foreign securities transactions |
$50 processing fee for non-DTC-eligible securities (not applicable to ADRs) plus commission. If a trade executes over multiple days, the commission will be charged for each day on which an execution occurs. Additional fees may apply for trades executed directly on local markets. |
Wire transfers |
Vanguard Brokerage charges a $10 fee for each holding you’re redeeming. However, this fee is waived for clients who hold at least $1 million in qualifying Vanguard assets. While Vanguard doesn’t charge a fee for electronic bank transfers, your bank may charge a fee. |
Tax filing for Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) in an IRA |
Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company (VFTC), the custodian for IRAs held at Vanguard Brokerage Services, is responsible for IRS 990-T tax filings for MLPs. VFTC charges a fee of $300 per account for these filings.* Vanguard Brokerage will facilitate collection of the fee by deducting the fee amount from your brokerage account when a filing is required. |
Miscellaneous |
Other securities transaction or maintenance fees may apply. Call us for additional information. |
*The fee applies to tax filings for the tax year 2020 and thereafter. If you hold $1 million or more in Vanguard ETFs and Vanguard funds or you’re a Personal Advisor Services client, this fee will be waived.
All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.
A separate commission is charged for each security bought or sold. Orders that execute over multiple days are charged separate commissions. In addition, a separate commission is charged for each order placed for the same security on the same side of the market (buying or selling) on the same day. Orders that are changed by the client and executed in multiple trades on the same day are charged separate commissions. These commission and fee schedules are subject to change.
Discounts and fee waivers from standard commissions may be available. Vanguard Retirement Investment Program pooled plan accounts are not eligible for discounts from standard commissions and fees. Additional information regarding discount eligibility
Vanguard account service fees
| Fees | How you can avoid the fee |
Brokerage accounts: $25 for each account. Vanguard Brokerage Services® won’t assess the fee if a client’s total qualifying Vanguard assets are at least $5 million. Mutual fund-only accounts: $25 for each Vanguard mutual fund. We'll waive the fee if you have at least $5 million in qualifying Vanguard assets. Refer to the applicable fund prospectus for other exclusions that may apply. |
If you’re the primary account owner, you can eliminate the fee on brokerage accounts by signing up for e-delivery of statements and the annual privacy policy notice; confirmations; reports, prospectuses, and proxy materials; and notices, amendments, and other important account updates. In addition, Vanguard Brokerage Services does not charge the fee to clients who have an organization or a trust account registered under an employee identification number (EIN) or brokerage accounts enrolled in an advisory program serviced by an affiliate of Vanguard. |
| Fees | How you can avoid the fee |
Brokerage accounts: $25 for each account. Vanguard Brokerage Services® won’t assess the fee if a client’s total qualifying Vanguard assets are at least $5 million. Mutual fund-only accounts: $25 for each Vanguard mutual fund. We'll waive the fee if you have at least $5 million in qualifying Vanguard assets. Refer to the applicable fund prospectus for other exclusions that may apply. |
If you’re the primary account owner, you can eliminate the fee on brokerage accounts by signing up for e-delivery of statements and the annual privacy policy notice; confirmations; reports, prospectuses, and proxy materials; and notices, amendments, and other important account updates. In addition, Vanguard Brokerage Services does not charge the fee to clients who have an organization or a trust account registered under an employee identification number (EIN) or brokerage accounts enrolled in an advisory program serviced by an affiliate of Vanguard. |
| Fees | How you can avoid the fee |
Brokerage accounts: $25 for each account. Vanguard Brokerage Services® won’t assess the fee if a client’s total qualifying Vanguard assets are at least $5 million. Mutual fund-only accounts: $25 for each Vanguard mutual fund. We'll waive the fee if you have at least $5 million in qualifying Vanguard assets. Refer to the applicable fund prospectus for other exclusions that may apply. |
If you’re the primary account owner, you can eliminate the fee on brokerage accounts by signing up for e-delivery of statements and the annual privacy policy notice; confirmations; reports, prospectuses, and proxy materials; and notices, amendments, and other important account updates. In addition, Vanguard Brokerage Services does not charge the fee to clients who have an organization or a trust account registered under an employee identification number (EIN) or brokerage accounts enrolled in an advisory program serviced by an affiliate of Vanguard. |
| Fees | How you can avoid the fee |
Brokerage accounts: $25 for each account. Vanguard Brokerage Services® won’t assess the fee if a client’s total qualifying Vanguard assets are at least $5 million. Mutual fund-only accounts: $25 for each Vanguard mutual fund. We'll waive the fee if you have at least $5 million in qualifying Vanguard assets. Refer to the applicable fund prospectus for other exclusions that may apply. |
If you’re the primary account owner, you can eliminate the fee on brokerage accounts by signing up for e-delivery of statements and the annual privacy policy notice; confirmations; reports, prospectuses, and proxy materials; and notices, amendments, and other important account updates. In addition, Vanguard Brokerage Services does not charge the fee to clients who have an organization or a trust account registered under an employee identification number (EIN) or brokerage accounts enrolled in an advisory program serviced by an affiliate of Vanguard. |
| Fees | How you can avoid the fee |
Brokerage accounts: $25 for each account. Vanguard Brokerage Services® won’t assess the fee if a client’s total qualifying Vanguard assets are at least $5 million. Mutual fund-only accounts: $25 for each Vanguard mutual fund. We'll waive the fee if you have at least $5 million in qualifying Vanguard assets. Refer to the applicable fund prospectus for other exclusions that may apply. |
If you’re the primary account owner, you can eliminate the fee on brokerage accounts by signing up for e-delivery of statements and the annual privacy policy notice; confirmations; reports, prospectuses, and proxy materials; and notices, amendments, and other important account updates. In addition, Vanguard Brokerage Services does not charge the fee to clients who have an organization or a trust account registered under an employee identification number (EIN) or brokerage accounts enrolled in an advisory program serviced by an affiliate of Vanguard. |
| Fees | How you can avoid the fee |
Brokerage accounts: $25 for each account. Vanguard Brokerage Services® won’t assess the fee if a client’s total qualifying Vanguard assets are at least $5 million. Mutual fund-only accounts: $25 for each Vanguard mutual fund. We'll waive the fee if you have at least $5 million in qualifying Vanguard assets. Refer to the applicable fund prospectus for other exclusions that may apply. |
If you’re the primary account owner, you can eliminate the fee on brokerage accounts by signing up for e-delivery of statements and the annual privacy policy notice; confirmations; reports, prospectuses, and proxy materials; and notices, amendments, and other important account updates. In addition, Vanguard Brokerage Services does not charge the fee to clients who have an organization or a trust account registered under an employee identification number (EIN) or brokerage accounts enrolled in an advisory program serviced by an affiliate of Vanguard. |
| Fees | How you can avoid the fee |
Brokerage accounts: $25 for each account. Vanguard Brokerage Services® won’t assess the fee if a client’s total qualifying Vanguard assets are at least $5 million. Mutual fund-only accounts: $25 for each Vanguard mutual fund. We'll waive the fee if you have at least $5 million in qualifying Vanguard assets. Refer to the applicable fund prospectus for other exclusions that may apply. |
If you’re the primary account owner, you can eliminate the fee on brokerage accounts by signing up for e-delivery of statements and the annual privacy policy notice; confirmations; reports, prospectuses, and proxy materials; and notices, amendments, and other important account updates. In addition, Vanguard Brokerage Services does not charge the fee to clients who have an organization or a trust account registered under an employee identification number (EIN) or brokerage accounts enrolled in an advisory program serviced by an affiliate of Vanguard. |
| Fees | How you can avoid the fee |
$25 for each Vanguard mutual fund in each account. |
We'll waive the fee if you have at least $50,000 in qualifying Vanguard assets. |
| Fees | How you can avoid the fee |
$5 per month per Plan ($60 per year). |
The fee is charged for every participant in a plan. It's a flat fee that won't increase as your account assets grow. |
| Fees | How you can avoid the fee |
$20 for each Vanguard mutual fund in each account. |
We'll waive the fee for all participants in the plan if at least one participant has at least $50,000 in qualifying Vanguard assets. |
| Fees | How you can avoid the fee |
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*Vanguard average ETF and mutual fund expense ratio: 0.08%. Industry average ETF and mutual fund expense ratio: 0.47%. All averages are asset-weighted. Industry average excludes Vanguard. Sources: Vanguard and Morningstar, Inc., as of December 31, 2022.
You must buy and sell Vanguard ETF Shares through Vanguard Brokerage Services (we offer them commission-free) or through another broker (which may charge commissions). See the Vanguard Brokerage Services commission and fee schedules for limits. Vanguard ETF Shares are not redeemable directly with the issuing fund other than in very large aggregations worth millions of dollars. ETFs are subject to market volatility. When buying or selling an ETF, you will pay or receive the current market price, which may be more or less than net asset value.
For more information about Vanguard funds, visit vanguard.com to obtain a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information about a fund are contained in the prospectus; read and consider it carefully before investing.
Vanguard's advice services are provided by Vanguard Advisers, Inc. ("VAI"), a registered investment advisor, or by Vanguard National Trust Company ("VNTC"), a federally chartered, limited-purpose trust company.
The services provided to clients will vary based upon the service selected, including management, fees, eligibility, and access to an advisor. Find VAI's Form CRS and each program's advisory brochure here for an overview.
VAI and VNTC are subsidiaries of The Vanguard Group, Inc., and affiliates of Vanguard Marketing Corporation. Neither VAI, VNTC, nor its affiliates guarantee profits or protection from losses.
Commission-free trading of Vanguard ETFs applies to trades placed both online and by phone. Commission-free trading of non-Vanguard ETFs excludes leveraged and inverse ETFs and applies only to trades placed online; most clients will pay a commission to buy or sell non-Vanguard ETFs by phone. Commission-free trading of non-Vanguard ETFs also excludes 401(k) participants using the Self-Directed Brokerage Option; see your plan’s current commission schedule. Vanguard Brokerage reserves the right to change the non-Vanguard ETFs included in these offers at any time. All ETFs are subject to management fees and expenses; refer to each ETF's prospectus for more information. Account service fees may also apply. All ETF sales are subject to a securities transaction fee.