In this video as part of The Motley Fool's "Ask a Fool" series, Fool contributor Dan Caplinger takes a question from a Fool reader, who asks, "Are there specific ETFs recommended for retirees? If so what are the benefits for choosing them?"
One Fool's thoughts on how to invest as a retiree.
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About the Author
Dan Caplinger is a contributing premium stock analyst and financial planning expert at The Motley Fool. In addition to The Motley Fool, Dan has experience as a tax and estate planning attorney, trust officer, financial planner, and wealth advisory supervisor. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Chicago and a law degree with high honors from the University of Texas School of Law.
Stocks Mentioned
iShares Trust - iShares Core U.s. Aggregate Bond ETF
NYSEMKT: AGG
$100.13 (0.00%) $0.02
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
NYSEMKT: VIG
$224.02 (0.00%) $0.29
Vanguard Whitehall Funds - Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
NYSEMKT: VYM
$149.96 (+0.00%) $+0.48
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
NASDAQ: BND
$74.23 (0.00%) $0.03
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
NYSEMKT: VNQ
$90.80 (+0.00%) $+0.09
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.