From the above posts, looks like the answer is NO.
She makes Bill C.'s choice of Monica L. look like a supermodel in comparision, but both were banging the help. At least good ole President Kennedy was bedding an attractive famous movie star.
You're joking, yes? You want to diversify among asset classes. Are you at least holding Wellington in a tax advantaged (IRA / 401k) account? It spits out way too much in dividends (and only ~50% qualified dividends) to hold in a taxable account. Plug VWELX at Morningstar > Tax: it's 5 and 10...
You can do an "In-Kind Account Transfer" from your brokerage to Vanguard and then convert to Admiral shares. If your brokerage allows you may be able to convert your Vanguard Investor shares to the corresponding ETF and thus receive the lower (same as Admiral share) expense ratio.
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"Guilty" is the wrong sentiment as you had no hand in their layoff. Remember that whatever feelings you have, it's far better to be working than to be in their shoes looking for a job and worrying about their bills.
You also may wish to start that emergency fund.
The Four Pillars of Investing by William Bernstein
Why Smart People Make Big Mistakes & How to Correct Them by Belsky & Gilovich
You'll be investing for 30-40+ years and the shares prices will fluctuate. It is more important to start than trying to time the market to get the lowest price...
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