Vanguard vs. Blackrock Funds: Is One Better Than the Other

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If you’re an owner of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) or index fund, chances are they are from either Vanguard or Blackrock. These two companies are the powerhouses in the industry. Vanguard has $7.9 trillion in assets under management, and Blackrock has $9.5 trillion.

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Background: Vanguard vs. Blackrock Funds

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Blackrock

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Index Funds, Exchange-Traded Funds, and Mutual Funds

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Index Funds

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF)

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SWIPE UP TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VANGUARD vs. BLACKROCK

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