Vanguard review — rated 4.6/5 from 6,310 reviews. Best for long-term retirement savers.
The pioneer of low-cost index fund investing. Vanguard is offered by The Vanguard Group and currently holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 6,310 user reviews. It falls into the Brokerage category and tends to be the strongest fit for long-term retirement savers.
Editorial grade: A- (composite score 86/100).
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