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Vanguard eliminates trading fees for stocks and options

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The move brings the low-cost asset manager up to speed with the likes of Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Fidelity and ETrade

The Vanguard Group, which was ahead of the curve in 2018 when it eliminated trading commissions on most exchange-traded funds, has kicked off the new year by extending commission-free online trading for stocks and options for all Vanguard brokerage clients.

The change, which is effective Thursday

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