{"id":9357,"date":"2012-06-06T18:55:45","date_gmt":"2012-06-06T18:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.knowfinance.com\/?page_id=146"},"modified":"2012-06-06T18:55:45","modified_gmt":"2012-06-06T18:55:45","slug":"the-vanguard-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/learn\/the-vanguard-group\/","title":{"rendered":"The Vanguard Group"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment management companies. Whether you are an individual investor, institution, or financial professional, you can benefit from the size, stability, and experience that they offer.<\/p>\n

Quick Vanguard facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Corporate headquarters<\/strong><\/td>\nValley Forge, Pennsylvania<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Founded<\/strong><\/td>\nMay 1, 1975<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First fund<\/strong><\/td>\nWellington Fund (inception date: July 1, 1929)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. offices<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Charlotte, North Carolina<\/li>\n
  • Scottsdale, Arizona<\/li>\n
  • Valley Forge, Pennsylvania<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
International offices<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Amsterdam, the Netherlands<\/li>\n
  • Brisbane, Australia<\/li>\n
  • Hong Kong<\/li>\n
  • London, England<\/li>\n
  • Melbourne, Australia<\/li>\n
  • Paris, France<\/li>\n
  • Perth, Australia<\/li>\n
  • Singapore<\/li>\n
  • Sydney, Australia<\/li>\n
  • Tokyo, Japan<\/li>\n
  • Toronto, Canada<\/li>\n
  • Zurich, Switzerland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total assets<\/strong><\/td>\nApproximately $1.7 trillion in U.S. mutual funds (as of\u00a0December 31,\u00a02011)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of funds<\/strong><\/td>\nApproximately 170 U.S. funds (including variable annuity portfolios), plus additional funds in international markets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chairman and CEO<\/strong><\/td>\nF. William McNabb III<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of employees (crew)<\/strong><\/td>\nApproximately 13,000 in U.S. and international locations (as of December 31, 2011)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average expense ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n0.20% (expenses as a percentage of 2011 average net assets)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mailing address<\/strong><\/td>\nP.O. Box 2600, Valley Forge, PA 1948<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Vanguard Group offers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every day, individuals, organizations, and financial professionals find the investment products and services they need at Vanguard.<\/p>\n

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    Personal investors<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Whether you\u2019re looking for investments, advice, or just more conveniences, Vanguard offers everything you need to help become a successful investor:<\/p>\n

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    1. An impressive selection of investments,<\/strong> including Vanguard\u00a0mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), individual stocks and bonds, and convenient access to non-Vanguard funds.<\/li>\n
    2. Flagship\u00ae and Voyager\u00ae Services,<\/strong> including reduced costs, expert advice, and additional personal service, for investors with\u00a0a higher level of assets at Vanguard.<\/li>\n
    3. Advice and financial planning services,<\/strong> including guidance for a specific financial issue, a more comprehensive analysis, or ongoing portfolio management.<\/li>\n
    4. Retirement planning,<\/strong> including assistance in choosing the right accounts, transferring assets, generating sufficient income, or setting up a small business retirement plan.<\/li>\n
    5. College savings options,<\/strong> including 529 plans.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        Institutional investors<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Whether it\u2019s advisory services for your defined benefit or foundation portfolios, or investments and services for your retirement plan, Vanguard serves the entire institutional community by providing:<\/p>\n

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        1. Sound investment management<\/strong>\u00a0in a wide range of products, from active and index mutual funds to commingled trusts.<\/li>\n
        2. Comprehensive advisory services,<\/strong> from asset allocation to portfolio construction, for pension plans, endowments and foundations, and corporate assets.<\/li>\n
        3. High-quality administrative and recordkeeping services<\/strong>\u00a0for your defined contribution, defined benefit, or nonqualified plan.<\/li>\n
        4. Customized plan consulting<\/strong>\u00a0to help you design and refine your\u00a0retirement plans.<\/li>\n
        5. Innovative participant education,<\/strong> based on behavioral research, to help\u00a0motivate the most reluctant employees.<\/li>\n
        6. Proprietary research and commentary,<\/strong> providing leading-edge thinking on investments, market trends, and retirement planning issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            Financial advisors<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Vanguard offers product and education support to help you and your clients succeed:<\/p>\n

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            1. ETFs and mutual funds<\/strong>\u00a0that are among the lowest cost in the industry, from a name you and your clients trust.<\/li>\n
            2. Best-in-class fund managers<\/strong>\u00a0who have consistently delivered long-term investment results.<\/li>\n
            3. Investment education<\/strong>\u00a0that you can share with your clients.<\/li>\n
            4. Proprietary research and commentary<\/strong>\u00a0to keep you on top of investment developments, market and economic trends, and the latest research on portfolio strategies and investor behavior.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Vanguard\u2019s unique advantages<\/strong><\/p>\n

              It’s important to know exactly what an investment management company stands for and what it can do for you. Three features of particular importance distinguish Vanguard from other firms:<\/p>\n

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              • An unwavering focus on clients.<\/strong> A commitment to integrity, loyalty, and respect, and a promise to champion what’s best for our investors.<\/li>\n
              • Exceptional value.<\/strong> A dedication to outstanding performance, superior service, and low costs.<\/li>\n
              • Plain talk.<\/strong> Clear, candid communications and advice that help investors become better informed and more successful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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