Vanguard LifeStrategy Funds

Decide how you want to divide your money between stocks and
bonds—then let the fund do the work.

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What is the LifeStrategy Fund?

Asset allocation—the mix of stocks, bonds, and cash held in your portfolio—can have a big impact on your long-term returns. So why not pick a fund with an asset allocation that fits your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance Vanguard LifeStrategy® Funds are designed to help you manage risk while growing your savings.

Find out which LifeStrategy Fund is best for you

LifeStrategy 20/80 Fund

You may be interested in this fund if you care mostly about current
income and accept the limited growth potential that comes with less exposure to stock market risk.

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LifeStrategy 40/60 Fund

You may be interested in this fund if you care about current income more
than long-term growth, but still want some growth potential with less exposure to stock market risk.

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LifeStrategy 60/40 Fund

You may be interested in this fund if you care about long-term growth
more than current income and want more growth potential while accepting higher exposure to stock market risk.

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LifeStrategy 80/20 Fund

You may be interested in this fund if you care about long-term growth
and are willing to accept significant exposure to stock market risk in
exchange for more growth potential.

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LifeStrategy Funds can help you

Lower your risk through diversification

Each fund invests in thousands of U.S. and international stocks and bonds, inc luding exposureto major market sectors and segments.

Save time

Each fund is professionally managed to maintain its specific asset allocation, freeing you from the hassle of ongoing rebalancing.

Lower costs

The average Vanguard LifeStrategy Fund expense ratio is ${cf.tokens.expense-ratios.lessThanVgLifeStrategyCompareBalancedFundsIndAvgPercent} less than the industry average.*

When you're paying less for your funds, more money stays in your account to work for you.

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