Is Vanguard only for USA?

Please note: You need to be a U.S. citizen with a U.S. mailing address to open an account. If you live or work outside the U.S., please check out our international site.

Can Vanguard be used internationally?

You can use just a few funds to invest overseas. Each of these funds gives you access to a wide variety of international securities in a single, diversified fund or ETF. View the Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund , which holds more than 7,700 non-U.S. stocks.

Which countries can use Vanguard?

Vanguard is only available for US and UK retail investors. Unless you are a professional investor, you will not open a personal account in any other European country.

Do you have to be from the US to use Vanguard?

Each of the investment products and services referred to on this website is intended to be made available to U.S. residents. This website shall not be considered a solicitation or offering for any investment product or service to any person in any jurisdiction where such solicitation or offer would be unlawful.

Is Vanguard UK or US?

Yes, your account is managed by Vanguard Asset Management Limited – we're a UK-based company and your account is managed from our UK office. On top of that, our customer support team is based here in the UK.

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Is there a Vanguard for Europe?

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF is an exchange-traded share class of Vanguard European Stock Index Fund.

What is the Vanguard equivalent in Europe?

The closest European equivalent is the Vanguard FTSE ALL-World UCITS ETF, with accumulating share classes in GBP and EUR and distributing share classes in GBP, EUR and CHF. It tracks the FTSE All-World Index. The FTSE All World Index excludes Small Caps, but performance is very closely correlated.

What happens to my Vanguard if I move abroad?

Please note that, if you move abroad, we reserve the right to place restrictions on your account. This may mean that you are prevented from making additional investments or switching existing holdings into other funds. If required to do so, we may also inform any relevant foreign authority about your investments.

Can non US citizens have a Vanguard account?

Please note: You need to be a U.S. citizen with a U.S. mailing address to open an account. If you live or work outside the U.S., please check out our international site.

Can I use Vanguard if I live in Europe?

Unfortunately, you can't open an account with Vanguard in Europe as a private investor. Unless you have €500,000 ready to invest (in which case: well done you!), you'll have to go through a broker.

Can I use Vanguard in UK?

If you're a UK resident we can welcome you as an investor. You're able to apply for an account with us if you have your main home in the UK and you don't pay tax in another country.

How to invest in S&P 500 outside US?

You can't directly invest in the S&P 500 because it's an index, but you can invest in one of the many funds that use it as a benchmark and follow its composition and performance. As a Belgian investor, you can buy shares in an ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) that tracks the performance of the S&P 500.

Is Vanguard only for UK citizens?

Can I apply for an account? No, for legal reasons we can't offer you an account, as our funds are UK-only. If you want to buy a Vanguard fund you could use a US broker or a specialist UK broker.

What is the minimum balance for Vanguard?

Minimum initial investment

$1,000 for Vanguard Target Retirement Funds and Vanguard STAR® Fund. $3,000 for most actively managed funds. Most Vanguard index funds no longer offer Investor Shares to new investors. For the few that do, most have $3,000 minimums.

Can non US citizens buy US mutual funds?

The purchase of U.S. mutual funds by non-U.S. residents is restricted in order to comply with U.S. regulations. As a result of this, non-U.S. resident clients may only hold or redeem existing U.S. mutual fund share positions, initial or subsequent purchases are not permitted.

Can I use Vanguard in India?

Yes, S&P 500 Vanguard ETF shares can be bought in India by opening an international trading account with Groww.

Which is better Vanguard or Fidelity?

Vanguard and Fidelity are both retirement powerhouses, but Fidelity offers a more well-rounded platform that also caters to active traders. Arielle O'Shea leads the investing and taxes team at NerdWallet.

Is Robinhood only for US citizens?

Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have a valid U.S. visa*.

How can I invest if I am not a US citizen?

There is no citizenship requirement for owning stocks of American companies. While U.S. investment securities are regulated by U.S. law, there are no specific provisions that forbid individuals who are not citizens of the U.S. from participating in the U.S. stock market.

Can I open a Vanguard account if I live outside US?

Yes, a US citizen residing abroad can open a Vanguard brokerage account, as long as they meet Vanguard's eligibility requirements.

What happens to my money if Vanguard goes under?

Vanguard is paid by the funds to provide administration and other services. If Vanguard ever did go bankrupt, the funds would not be affected and would simply hire another firm to provide these services.

Can I have a US brokerage account if I live abroad?

U.S. expat brokerage account restrictions vary between brokerage firms. Some firms let clients keep their existing brokerage account once they have moved overseas but will not permit clients to open a new brokerage account due to residency in a foreign country.

Who is Vanguard's largest competitor?

Vanguard's competitors and similar companies include Franklin Templeton, Fidelity Investments, Merrill Lynch, TIAA, BlackRock and Edward Jones.

What is comparable to Vanguard?

Fidelity and Vanguard are also similar in terms of the number of tradable securities they offer. Both brokers offer the fairly standard choices of stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds and options.

Can you use Fidelity in Germany?

No. Unfortunately, we do not open accounts for any new customers residing outside the United States.