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Stocks and exchange-traded funds ETFs may give you the market exposure you desire. Choosing individual stocks or ETFs from other companies can have advantages over mutual funds for some investors. For unbiased service, competitive commissions and fees, and high-quality trade executions, consider consolidating all your investments with Vanguard Brokerage.

Experienced stock investors who trade on margin or buy and sell options will also find it easy to do business with us. Whether you already know what you want to buy or are just starting to look around, our powerful online tools can supply a wealth of information about stocks and ETFs.

Once you've made your picks, it's easy to buy and sell online in your Vanguard Brokerage Account. ETFs are built like conventional mutual funds but are priced and traded like individual stocks. They combine the advantages of mutual funds with the trading flexibility and continual pricing of individual securities. A trade that allows you to borrow a percentage of a stock's value from a broker to purchase that stock.

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If the stock's value drops substantially, you must deposit more cash in the account or sell a portion of the stock. A contract that gives you the right or obligation to buy or sell an underlying security at an agreed-upon price on or before a specific date.

Options involve risk, including the possibility that you could lose more money than you invest.

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Before buying or selling options, you must receive a copy of Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options issued by OCC. A copy of this booklet is available at theocc.

It may also be obtained from your broker, any exchange on which options are traded, or by contacting OCC at One North Wacker Drive, Suite , Chicago, IL or OPTIONS. The booklet contains information on options issued by OCC. It's intended for educational purposes. No statement in the booklet should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell a security or to provide investment advice. Call The Options Industry Council OIC helpline at OPTIONS or visit optionseducation.

The OIC can provide you with balanced options education and tools to assist you with your options questions and trading. Industry average ETF expense ratio: All averages are asset-weighted.

Industry averages exclude Vanguard. Vanguard and Morningstar, Inc. See the Vanguard Brokerage Services commission and fee schedules for full details. You must buy and sell Vanguard ETF Shares through Vanguard Brokerage Services we offer them commission-free or through another broker who may charge commissions.

See the Vanguard Brokerage Services commission and fee schedules for limits. Vanguard ETF Shares are not redeemable directly with the issuing fund other than in very large aggregations worth millions of dollars.

ETFs are subject to market volatility. When buying or selling an ETF, you will pay or receive the current market price, which may be more or less than net asset value. All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor of the Vanguard Funds. Your use of this site signifies that you accept our terms and conditions of use Open a new browser window.

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Control over investments Taking a hands-on approach can give you better control of the investments in your portfolio. Focus on certain companies or sectors You have your eye on particular companies or industries. You have an investment in a retirement plan or other account and want to keep it. Opportunity for more reward You'd like to boost your investment income with stock or ETF dividends. You're willing to take on more risk in the hope of getting more reward.

Did you know that Vanguard offers a full lineup of ETFs? Use our tools to help you find a stock or ETF. Open or transfer accounts Have stocks somewhere else?

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