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Hey can you explain how Vanguard calculates expense ratios for its index funds and whether the admiral shares are actually worth it for a recent college grad starting with a small account

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Hey can you explain how Vanguard calculates expense ratios for its index funds and whether the admiral shares are actually worth it for a recent college grad starting with a small account
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site:vanguard.com mutual fund expense ratio how calculated operating expenses average net assets Admiral Shares minimum investment index fundsGoogle ↗
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site:investor.vanguard.com Admiral Shares minimum investment $3,000 expense ratios mutual funds ETF share classesGoogle ↗
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site:vanguard.com mutual fund expense ratio how calculated operating expenses average net assets Admiral Shares minimum investment index funds Google ↗
site:investor.vanguard.com Admiral Shares minimum investment $3,000 expense ratios mutual funds ETF share classes Google ↗

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