Vanguard : 16 Vanguard funds on the "Money 50" list

Vanguard continues to dominate the 'Money 50 ' list of recommended funds, with more than double the number of funds appearing on the list than any other fund family. The list, which is published annually, appeared in the magazine's January/February 2016 Investor's Guide.

This year, 16 Vanguard funds, including the Target Retirement series, made the list. For the past 16 years, Vanguard has had more funds on Money's list than any other fund family.

In line with Vanguard's long-term approach, Money looks for funds with steady performance rather than 'chart-topping performers.' Only funds with low costs, skilled and trustworthy managers, and a consistent investment strategy are considered for inclusion on the list.

Vanguard funds appeared in all three of the categories-building-block funds, one-decision funds, and custom funds-on the 'Money 50' list:

Building-block funds (9 of 14 listed)

One-decision funds (2 of 5 listed)

Custom funds (5 of 31 listed)

Notes:

• Money magazine is not affiliated with Vanguard or Vanguard funds. The article mentioned here is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy shares.
• Mutual funds and ETFs, like all investments, are subject to risks, including the possible loss of the money you invest.
• Investments in bonds are subject to interest rate, credit, and inflation risk. Foreign investing involves additional risks including currency fluctuations and political uncertainty. Stocks of companies in emerging markets are generally riskier than stocks of companies in developed countries.
• Prices of mid and small cap stocks often fluctuate more than those of large company stocks. Funds that concentrate on a relatively narrow market sector face the risk of higher share price volatility.
• Investments in Target Retirement Funds are subject to the risks of their underlying funds. The year in the fund name refers to the approximate year (the target date) when an investor in the fund would retire and leave the workforce. The fund will gradually shift its emphasis from more aggressive investments to more conservative ones based on its target date. An investment in the Target Retirement Fund is not guaranteed at any time, including on or after the target date.
• Vanguard ETF Shares are not redeemable with the issuing Fund other than in very large aggregations worth millions of dollars. Instead, investors must buy and sell Vanguard ETF Shares in the secondary market and hold those shares in a brokerage account. In doing so, the investor may incur brokerage commissions and may pay more than net asset value when buying and receive less than net asset value when selling.
• Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.

Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor of the Vanguard Funds