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Any reason to use Vanguard Admiral funds over the ETFs?
Posted on 1/15/26 at 12:01 pm
Posted on 1/15/26 at 12:01 pm
I like the ease of changing/trading ETFs, though I don't do it often. Is there a reason to keep the admiral funds over ETFs?
Also, anyone using the Vanguard auto management feature or any portfolio management they offer?
TIA
Also, anyone using the Vanguard auto management feature or any portfolio management they offer?
TIA
This post was edited on 1/15/26 at 12:04 pm
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Posted on 1/15/26 at 12:03 pm to GREENHEAD22
Lower expense ratios?
Posted on 1/15/26 at 4:01 pm to JohnnyKilroy
The ETFs have cheaper expense ratios. But they are basically the same on most similar etfs/funds.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 4:36 pm to GREENHEAD22
Historically, most platforms wouldn't let you set up automatic investment with ETFs but did allow for it with mutual funds. That's mostly going away, so now it mostly doesn't matter.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 7:00 pm to GREENHEAD22
ETF or Admiral?
I have both.
Unless it is important to you to be able to make immediate trades during market hours, I don’t think it makes a difference.
ETFs may be very slightly more tax efficient.
I have both.
Unless it is important to you to be able to make immediate trades during market hours, I don’t think it makes a difference.
ETFs may be very slightly more tax efficient.
This post was edited on 1/15/26 at 8:01 pm
Posted on 1/15/26 at 7:08 pm to geauxpurple
I have both as well and I want to consolidate my portfolio. I am spread out in different etfs and funds, want to simplify. Wanting to put everything into a handful of Etfs. As best I can tell there is no big advantages to having the admiral funds over etfs.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 7:28 pm to Joshjrn
I noticed Vanguard just started allowing you to buy fractional ETF shares along with auto investment. ETFs are now no-brainers other than the funds that don’t have an equivalent.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 7:41 pm to GREENHEAD22
Good idea.
Vanguard allows you to convert your fund shares into ETF shares and you can do it tax free as long as the underlying investments are the same. I did this for a few of mine.
If you want to consolidate different funds into one ETF you should consider potential tax consequences.
Vanguard allows you to convert your fund shares into ETF shares and you can do it tax free as long as the underlying investments are the same. I did this for a few of mine.
If you want to consolidate different funds into one ETF you should consider potential tax consequences.
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