10 Best Low Cost Index Funds To Buy This Year

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1. IShares US Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT)

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2. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)

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3. Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)

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4. Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT)

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5. Schwab US Broad Market (SCHB)

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