Vanguard at a glance
Facts and figures
Vanguard is one of the world's most respected investment management companies, offering a broad selection of investments, advice, retirement services, and insights to individual investors, institutions, and financial professionals. We operate under a unique, investor-owned structure* and adhere to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. Shareholders in Vanguard funds benefit from our client focus, experience, stability, and long-term, disciplined investment approach.
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Vanguard’s CEO, Salim Ramji
Vanguard’s CEO, Salim Ramji
Core purpose:
To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
1975
Vanguard commences operations May 1, 1975
1929
Wellington Fund, Vanguard’s oldest, launches July 1, 1929
426
Number of funds offered worldwide, as of October 31, 2024: 210 in the U.S. (including variable annuity portfolios) and 216 in markets outside the U.S.
50M+
More than 50 million investors, as of December 31, 2023
0.08%
Asset-weighted average U.S. fund expenses, as a share of 2023 average net U.S. assets**
20,000
Approximate number of crew (employees) worldwide, as of December 31, 2023
* Vanguard is investor-owned, meaning the fund shareholders own the funds, which in turn own Vanguard.
** Figures are as of December 31, 2023. Sources: Vanguard and Morningstar, Inc.
