Buy Funds -

To buy investment funds, you typically need to open a brokerage account, fund it, and then place an order for the specific fund you want. You can choose between different vehicles like mutual funds, which are priced once daily, or Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which trade like stocks throughout the day.

Best for general flexibility and non-retirement goals. buy funds

Most investors use an online brokerage to buy funds. Popular low-cost options include Vanguard , Fidelity , and Charles Schwab . To buy investment funds, you typically need to