About Vanguard
Changing the way the world invests
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Who we are
Changing the way the world invests
- Fast facts
- Our leaders
- Our history
- Our crew
What sets Vanguard apart
An unwavering focus on investors
- Why ownership matters
- The benefits of lower costs
- Principles for success
- Why character counts
Investment Stewardship
A voice for investors
- Investment Stewardship pillars
- Perspectives and commentary
- Policies and guidelines
- How our funds voted
Community involvement
Creating a better way of life in our communities
- Volunteer programs
- Charitable contributions
- Our free K-12 curriculum
- Environmental sustainability
Fast facts:
- . . . One of the world's largest investment management companies . . .
- . . . About $4 trillion in assets under management (as of December 2016) . . .
- . . . In business since 1975 . . .
- . . . Approximately 370 funds and ETFs worldwide . . .
- . . . About 15,000 employees . . .
- . . . Oldest fund started in 1929 . . .
- . . . Started first index mutual fund in 1976 . . .
- . . . Average fund costs less than one-fifth the industry average* . . .
*Based on 2016 U.S. mutual fund industry asset-weighted average expense ratio of 0.62% (excluding Vanguard) and Vanguard's corresponding average of 0.12%. Source: Morningstar, Inc.