Vanguard

Overview

The Vanguard Group, Inc. is a prominent American investment management company based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1975 by John C. Bogle, Vanguard is known for its pioneering role in low-cost investing and index funds. The company operates under a unique ownership structure where it is owned by its funds and, consequently, by its investors, allowing it to prioritize their interests.

Vanguard offers a wide range of financial products and services, primarily focusing on mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Its offerings include various mutual funds that cover equities, bonds, real estate, and tax-managed funds. Vanguard also provides investment advisory services, brokerage services with low commissions, and institutional retirement services for defined contribution plans like 401(k)s. The company serves a diverse customer base, including individual investors, financial advisors, and institutional clients, with a mission to democratize investing through accessible, low-cost, and transparent investment options.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 800-984-5939
• Website: vanguard.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vanguard

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Fund expense reduction
• Passive investing
• ESG funds
• Proxy voting
• Automated investment services
• Financial innovation
• Index investing
• Market volatility management
• Global presence
• Retirement plan design
• Market data
• Cost efficiency
• Customized portfolios
• Investment tools
• Investment management
• Long-term investing
• Retirement income planning
• Fund performance
• Investment research
• Client engagement
• Market analysis
• Fund merger and acquisition
• Retirement readiness
• Financial advice
• Digital advice
• Direct indexing
• Active bond funds
• Investment risk analysis
• Market trends
• Low-cost investing
• Retirement savings
• Financial planning
• Private equity access
• Tax planning
• Digital estate planning
• Global asset allocation
• Portfolio management
• Wealth management
• Diversification
• B2C services

Technologies Used

• AI
• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Akamai
• Akamai DNS
• Amazon AWS
• Amazon Associates
• Android
• AngularJS
• Apache
• AppDynamics
• Bing Ads
• Cedexis Radar
• Circle
• DataXu
• Decibel Insight
• Dotomi
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• DoubleClick Floodlight
• Drawbridge
• Dstillery
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Genesys Cloud CX Platform
• Gmail
• Google AdSense
• Google AdWords Conversion
• Google Apps
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Integral Ad Science
• IoT
• Kaltura
• MailChimp SPF
• Marketo
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft Sharepoint
• Mimecast
• Mobile Friendly
• Multilingual
• ON24
• Omniture (Adobe)
• Outlook
• Proofpoint
• Rackspace MailGun
• Remote
• RocketFuel
• Route 53
• SOASTA
• Sigma
• The Trade Desk
• ThreatMetrix
• Twitter Advertising
• UltraDns
• Undertone
• Vimeo
• VueJS
• WordPress.org
• Yahoo Analytics
• YouTube

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Vanguard | UK & Europe
• Career Vanguard
• Vanguard Australia