Likelihood to Recommend Vanguard is a tried and true investment platform. They hold a large portion of people's wealth in the United States, so they have experience and the reputation to go along with it. Their customer service via phone is top-of-the-line, which is helpful for any retirement or investing-related questions. However, their website and app sometimes lack functionality, and it can be difficult to navigate. For users looking for an easy-to-use platform for investing, Vanguard might not be it.
Read full review Pros Low cost High value index funds Very good exposure to all markets. Read full review Cons identifying source of stock receipts Read full review Alternatives Considered I thought I would need
Vanguard Predictive Planning , but the robot-investor style tool like that didn't fit my current needs. I have availability to learn and explore so I took the plunge to handle it myself without predictive planning in place. I do review quarterly, but I didn't need a separate tool for that.
Read full review Return on Investment Vanguard has helped our employees invest their money Vanguard's broad offerings and low fees have made our benefits packages seem more appealing to potential hires Read full review ScreenShots