What does The Vanguard Group do?

The Vanguard Group is a client-owned investment company founded in 1975 and headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. With around 20,000 employees, Vanguard manages approximately USD 12 trillion in global assets. The company operates under a unique mutual ownership structure, aligning its interests with those of its investors. Vanguard offers a range of services, including investment funds, IRAs, 401(k) rollovers, brokerage services, and retirement plan solutions. The company focuses on providing low-cost, uncomplicated investment options for personal investors, retirement plan participants, and workplace solutions clients, both in the US and internationally.