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0 pointstriceratops6y ago0 comments

> I think they have really democratized stock trading

I would think Vanguard did that already. Most people should be trading ETFs, not individual stocks.

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ska6y ago

That's a separate issue I think. They obviously do different things.

idnefju6y ago

I believe you still need a broker for ETFs, which usually carry brokerage fees.

ksherlock6y ago

With mutual fund companies, including Vanguard, generally you can open an account directly with them and buy directly from them (including partial shares, automatic monthly purchases, and dividend/capital gain reinvestments).

triceratopsOP6y ago

Vanguard doesn't charge brokerage fees for their own ETFs. They also went fee-free for individual stocks this year.

astura6y ago

Most brokers don't charge commission on a large variety of select low cost efts

Itsdijital6y ago

Wallstreetbets doesn't trade stocks.

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