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?"
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One Fool's thoughts on how to invest as a retiree.
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Stocks Mentioned
iShares Trust - iShares Core U.s. Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
$98.47
(-0.20%)
$0.20
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
VIG
$207.81
(0.65%)
$1.35
Vanguard Whitehall Funds - Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
VYM
$135.79
(0.58%)
$0.79
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
BND
$73.08
(-0.25%)
$0.18
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
VNQ
$90.02
(0.11%)
$0.10
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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