Why I Own These 9 Vanguard ETFs

While many investors succeed with a simple two-fund portfolio giving them ownership of a lot of stocks -- perhaps just the Vanguard S 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) and Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ: BND) -- I've taken a more nuanced approach. My strategy involves three distinct portfolios, each designed with specific goals: aggressive growth, retirement income, and a balanced blend that encompasses multiple asset classes.

Throughout these portfolios, I leverage nine carefully selected Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Each serves a unique purpose, from capturing technology sector growth to generating steady dividend income. Here's why I own each one.

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