Where Should I Put My Ira Money Vanguard

Pick investments for your IRA

Keep it simple with an "all in one" fund that does some of the work for you, or customize your own portfolio.

Your investment choices should be based on:

How many years until you retire.
How much risk you're comfortable taking.

Your IRA's rate of return will then be based on the investments you choose—or more specifically, on how much you invest in stocks versus bonds and how those markets are doing.

How do you want to pick your IRA investments?

"I want a complete portfolio in a single, all-in-one fund."

Based on your age or years until retirement, we'll suggest a broadly diversified Vanguard Target Retirement Fund that comes with a preset, professionally managed investment mix.

Each of these funds automatically rebalances itself and gradually becomes more conservative as your retirement date approaches.

"I want some help making my decision."

Want to build your own portfolio but need some ideas for taking the right approach to ensure it's balanced and diversified?

"I'd like to talk with an expert."

If you'd like a more personal approach, one of our investment professionals can review your options with you, discuss your overall retirement portfolio, or direct you to one of our professional advice services.

Call us at 800-523-9447 for details.

"I want to see a list of all Vanguard mutual funds and ETFs (exchange-traded funds)."

If you've already decided which types of investments you want, go straight to our detailed fund list to choose funds for your IRA.

A note of caution

If you're also investing in a retirement plan where you work—like a 401(k) or 403(b)—think about how the funds you choose for your IRA will affect the risk level of your overall retirement portfolio.

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OTHER INVESTMENT OPTIONS

With a Vanguard Brokerage Account, you can also enjoy low commissions when you buy and sell:

Investments in Target Retirement Funds are subject to the risks of their underlying funds. The year in the fund name refers to the approximate year (the target date) when an investor in the fund would retire and leave the workforce. The fund will gradually shift its emphasis from more aggressive investments to more conservative ones based on its target date. An investment in a Target Retirement Fund is not guaranteed at any time, including on or after the target date.

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. Be aware that fluctuations in the financial markets and other factors may cause declines in the value of your account. There is no guarantee that any particular asset allocation or mix of funds will meet your investment objectives or provide you with a given level of income. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss.

Vanguard average bond fund expense ratio: 0.07%. Industry average bond fund expense ratio: 0.55%. All averages are asset-weighted. Industry averages exclude Vanguard. Sources: Vanguard and Morningstar, Inc., as of December 31, 2020.

Vanguard provides services to the Vanguard funds and ETFs at cost.