Who owns Vanguard?

Lots of companies make bold claims to woo customers or market themselves. But at Vanguard, we tell you what we know to be true. When we say, “At  Vanguard, you’re more than just an investor—you’re an owner,” we mean it.

Unlike other investment management companies, we don’t have shareholders or a private ownership group. Vanguard is the only investment management company owned by its investors*—you and more than 30 million Vanguard investors worldwide. That keeps us consistently focused on investor needs first. Our only goal is to help you build a life of security and dignity in which you can provide for the people you care about most.

A financial partner at your side

Like other Vanguard investors, you trust that making smart decisions with your money today can help you build the future you envision for yourself and your loved ones. With Vanguard, you get a true financial partner in building that future. Your goals, your plans, and your priorities are ours too.

We’re not just a place to park your money in the hopes it will grow. We’re an active partner in helping you set financial goals, understand your investing options, make smart decisions, and maintain the discipline to follow your plan over time—so you can feel confident as you work toward your goals.

When you invest with Vanguard, you have more than 40 years of investing expertise behind you. You’re empowered with direct access to the markets, tools, and advice you need to help you stay on track to a more secure financial future for yourself and the people you love.

Putting our investor-owners first from the start

John C. Bogle (1929–2019) founded Vanguard in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea—that an investment company should manage the funds it offers in the sole interest of its clients. Today, our global scale and leadership role in the industry means you never have to worry about getting the best products at the most competitive price.

We’ve never strayed from the bold vision that launched us and continues to set us apart: our unwavering commitment to putting investors like you first.

That’s why whatever you’re working toward, you can feel confident we’re working right beside you. That’s the Value of Ownership®.