How to buy Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF

How to buy Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF

A Step-by-Step-Guide on how to buy Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value (VIOV) ETF

Buy the ETF from Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value in three easy steps!

Step 1

Create a eToro account

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Provide an email address, choose a username, and pick a secure, strong password.

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Step 2

Verify your identity


In order to buy Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value, you’ll need to provide your date of birth, country, phone number and name alongside with extra support documents which verify your identity.

The supporting documents are a valid ID, like Passport, Drivers license or National identity card (front + back) and sometimes as well Proof of Residence Document like Bank statement, Utility bill(water, electricity, gas, internet, phone), Tax document or Residence certificate.


Such an verfication of identity is there to prevent identity theft or fraud.

Step 3

Commence buying Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value by depositing EUR or USD


Staking your account with USD or EUR for swaping can be done in a number of ways, including domestic wire transfers, SWIFT and SEPA and creditcard.

The option you choose will be based on your location and preference.

Once your fiat currency strikes your account, you will be able to buy ETF from Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value (VIOV).

With your account you will also have access to charting tools and global support.

Kudos! You've successfully bought Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value (VIOV).

That's it!

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