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  • Maybe they could keep the fees the same and have a functioning website and good customer service.
  • Most are going down only 1 basis point. Not sure why it's generating this level of media coverage ... it's a non-issue for most people who wouldn't even notice.
  • edited February 3
    fundfun said:

    Maybe they could keep the fees the same and have a functioning website and good customer service.

    My thought too.:)

    I’m thinking if this gets enough positive PR in the press it will encourage more retail investors to plow more money into VOO. Just what we need! Pedal to the metal!
  • edited February 3
    fundfun said:

    Maybe they could keep the fees the same and have a functioning website and good customer service.

    This former Vanguard customer would have preferred these improvements
    rather than lowering expense ratios a couple of bps.
  • edited February 3
    rforno said:

    Most are going down only 1 basis point. Not sure why it's generating this level of media coverage ... it's a non-issue for most people who wouldn't even notice.

    Yup. The media needs something to rant about on an otherwise slow day I guess. VG’s move reminds me of the “Razzle Dazzle” act in Chicago. A marvelous performance. If anyone cares to watch I’ve linked it below. Half-dozen different lines could apply to VG’s situation.:)


    View Here (Funky video. Seems to work best if you first tap on the screen expander button in the lower right of the frame.)
  • beebee
    edited February 3
    rforno said:

    Most are going down only 1 basis point. Not sure why it's generating this level of media coverage ... it's a non-issue for most people who wouldn't even notice.

    Headline:
    Vanguard drop it's fees 50%

    - that's the kinda hype going from 1.5 basis point to 1 basis point creates... not much in your pocket, but it's a 50% savings!


  • never could envision a day when van primecap would be begging for flows AND dropping fees.
    it's not just their mag7 underweight (which i applaud as it speaks more to risk consistency), but refusal to see the superior tax trading structure of etfs for a very long time.

    of course mass mkt would expect even lower fees w/etf, but its not really indexers they will attract.
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