For mutual funds - VFIAX min is 3k initially. after buying first shares can I buy in smaller amounts, or always at least 3k every time I want to buy shares? Thinking about monthly HSA contributions..?

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Any amount once beyond $3000 initially.

You can also do VOO, the ETF, if you want to buy any amount and intraday trades like a stock.

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Ok cool. So once I buy the first 3k then I can go to buying bits monthly. I wish I could buy VOO but HSA provider doesn’t offer it, only MFs so have to go VFIAX

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VFINX is closed to new investment. VFIAX is the exact same as VFINX, but with a lower expense ratio

If you are using vanguard, you can auto schedule mutual fund buys but not for ETFs

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