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Vanguard Digital Advisor vs Acorns

Both invest for you automatically. Here's how Vanguard Digital Advisor and Acorns compare on fees, minimums, tax-loss harvesting and cash.

Vanguard Digital AdvisorAcorns
Advisory fee0.20%/yr gross for all-index portfolios (0.25% with active funds); Vanguard says net is about 0.15% after credits$4, $8 or $12 per month (Bronze, Silver, Gold plans)
Minimum to start$100not found
Tax-loss harvestingYes, optional, includednot found
Cash account APYnot foundEmergency Savings: 3.59% APY

Sources: Vanguard Digital Advisor page (checked 2026-10-12) · Acorns page (checked 2026-10-12)

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FAQ

What's the difference between Vanguard Digital Advisor vs Acorns?

Advisory fee: Vanguard Digital Advisor 0.20%/yr gross for all-index portfolios (0.25% with active funds); Vanguard says net is about 0.15% after credits, Acorns $4, $8 or $12 per month (Bronze, Silver, Gold plans); Minimum to start: Vanguard Digital Advisor $100, Acorns not found; Tax-loss harvesting: Vanguard Digital Advisor Yes, optional, included, Acorns not found; Cash account APY: Vanguard Digital Advisor not found, Acorns Emergency Savings: 3.59% APY.

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