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- VBIAX. Why not? - Bogleheads. org
VBIAX is the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund and it is exactly equivalent to 60% in Total Stock and 40% in Total Bond, rebalanced continuously It is, in fact, an example of a Bogleheads' three-fund portfolio in which the overall stock bond allocation is 60 40 and the stock allocation is 100% US
- ETF or Fidelity mutual fund alternative for VBIAX
FBALX looks to have outperformed VBIAX by very roughly 1 5% on average, but has a much higher expense ratio Any other suggestions for an ETF to replace VBIAX? I would rather follow the lowest expense ratio, but the performance might be worth it in this case Or is there another ETF with low expense ratio AND good performance?
- VBIAX Tax efficiency - Bogleheads. org
VBIAX is a fine fund in a taxable account if you have exhausted the capacity of tax-deferred accounts to hold your fixed-income allocation and it allows you to reach your asset allocation goals
- Vanguards VBIAX to mimic a 60 40 portfolio - Bogleheads. org
Re: Vanguard's VBIAX to mimic a 69 40 portfolio by Cocoa Beach Bum » Wed Mar 26, 2025 8:36 pm Ricola wrote: Wed Mar 26, 2025 6:08 pm That's a good idea, but it would eliminate your international allocations OP could simplify and keep the international exposure by using VTHRX - Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Fund
- VBIAX vs. VWELX [Vanguard Balanced Index vs. Wellington]
VBIAX vs VWELX [Vanguard Balanced Index vs Wellington] by yousha » Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:41 pm Any comments on these two funds I chose VBIAX over VWELX because of a lower expense ratio and relatively similar performance over 10 years as well as 1,3, and 5 year performance I would appreciate feedback
- Vanguard Balanced Index Fund (VBIAX) as ETF? - Bogleheads. org
Howdy, Anyone know of plans for Vanguard to introduce an ETF for VBIAX (Vanguard Balanced Index Fund)? Or a reason why it doesn't exist? I'd like to utilize this fund in some new small accounts and the $3,000 threshold is holding me back I suppose I could make this a la carte
- VBIAX - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund - Bogleheads. org
Re: VBIAX - Vanguard Balanced Index Fund by theorist » Mon Feb 17, 2020 11:25 pm If you wanted international exposure, would lifestrategy moderate growth (VSMGX) also work for a 60 40 balanced fund investment in taxable accounts, or do you all think it is less tax efficient than VBIAX?
- Two Balanced Funds for Retirement Portfolio - Bogleheads. org
I would appreciate feedback about using these two funds together for a 60 40 retirement portfolio 50% VBIAX Vanguard Balanced Fund 50% VSMGX Vanguard Life Strategy Moderate Growth The two funds maintain the 60 40 split with 18% of the total portfolio in international stocks and bonds I want to simplify my retirement portfolio and eliminate unnecessary buying and selling 20% fees with no
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