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 investing 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
428
Number of funds offered worldwide, as of January 31, 2025: 212 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, 2024
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, 2024
* Vanguard is owned by its funds, which are owned by Vanguard’s fund shareholder clients.
** Figures are as of December 31, 2023. Sources: Vanguard and Morningstar, Inc.
