Ethics and integrity

Standing for stewardship

Our approach

Unique ownership structure

Vanguard is focused on investors like this man and woman sharing a lighter moment.

Client-first culture

Two women sitting in front of computers, symbolizing Vanguard’s strong corporate culture which includes the highest standards of ethical behavior and demands that all crew place our clients’ interest first.

Commitment to ethics

People talking at a volunteer event where they are building a home--an example of the type of volunteer activity that reflects Vanguard’s strong corporate culture and commitment to stewardship.

John C. Bogle (1929–2019)

Vanguard Founder

Vanguard founder John C. Bogle served as chairman and CEO until 1996 and then as senior chairman until 2000.

Vanguard founder Jack Bogle established Vanguard’s mission to take a stand for investors, treat them fairly, and give them the best chance of investment success.

Vanguard founder John C. Bogle served as chairman and CEO until 1996 and then as senior chairman until 2000.

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Vanguard is the trusted name in investing. Since our founding in 1975, we’ve put investors first.