A range of solutions to help investors reach their goals
Our range of funds and services caters to a wide variety of investors. In every case, our focus is on long-term performance that helps investors achieve their goals. Whether you construct bespoke portfolios for clients or prefer to leave the work of diversifying to us, we have a solution for your and your clients. All at low cost.
Why Vanguard?
One of the largest managers in the world
With USD 10.1 trillion1 in assets under management, we are one of the largest fund managers in the world.
Nearly 50 years of experience
Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.
Low costs
Our unique structure2 and client-focused philosophy mean we always aim to reduce costs consistently across our range, not just as a short-term pricing tactic.
1 Data as of 30 September 2024. Monetary figures are in US dollars.
2 Our unique mutual ownership structure in the US, where we are owned by our clients , means our interests are aligned with those of our investors globally. It is this structure that underpins our core purpose, which is to take a stand for all investors, treat them fairly and give them the best chance for investment success.
* The Vanguard Group, Inc. is owned by Vanguard s US-domiciled funds and ETFs. Those funds in turn are owned by their investors.
Four investment principles at our core
An overarching theme runs through the management of our clients assets: Focus on the things that are within your control.
Four investment principles have been intrinsic to our company since our inception. These represent an enduring philosophy centred on giving investors the best chance for financial success.
Goals
Create clear, appropriate investment goals.
Balance
Develop a suitable asset allocation using broadly diversified funds.
Cost
Minimise cost.
Discipline
Maintain perspective and longterm discipline.
Funds and services
A range of products and services designed to contribute to our clients investment success.
ETFs
We launched our first exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Europe back in 2012. It was still early in the ETF journey but our vision was fixed on the future. This is because all our ETFs share a common purpose: They are designed to be held for decades.
Index funds
Vanguard is a pioneer of index funds, having developed the first index fund for individual investors in 1976. Low-cost and simple by nature, index investing can be the ideal foundation for almost any investment portfolio, helping to achieve broad diversification and market-like returns.
Active funds
Vanguard is one of the world s largest active managers. Our heritage in active fund management dates back to the year we were founded 1975. For almost half a century we have strived to provide long-term alpha at a cost that represents value to investors.
Asset classes
All the elements investors need to create diversified portfolios, including all-in-one multi-asset solutions.
Equity
Vanguard's unwavering focus on doing what's in the best interests of clients ensures a disciplined and consistent commitment to equity investment excellence.
Fixed income
Our approach to fixed income centres on delivering value to investors, whether it s by tracking an index or generating long-term alpha.
Global Short Term Bond Index Fund
Euro Investment Grade Bond Index Fund
Euro Government Bond Index Fund
Multi-asset
A simple and low-cost way for investors to achieve a high level of diversification, giving advisers more time back to focus on building stronger relationships with clients.
Investment risk information
The value of investments, and the income from them, may fall or rise and investors may get back less than they invested.
Performance figures shown may be calculated in a currency that differs from the currency of the share class that you are invested in. As a result, returns may decrease or increase due to currency fluctuations.
Some funds invest in emerging markets which can be more volatile than more established markets. As a result the value of your investment may rise or fall.
Investments in smaller companies may be more volatile than investments in well-established blue chip companies.
ETF shares can be bought or sold only through a broker. Investing in ETFs entails stockbroker commission and a bid- offer spread which should be considered fully before investing.
Funds investing in fixed interest securities carry the risk of default on repayment and erosion of the capital value of your investment and the level of income may fluctuate. Movements in interest rates are likely to affect the capital value of fixed interest securities. Corporate bonds may provide higher yields but as such may carry greater credit risk increasing the risk of default on repayment and erosion of the capital value of your investment. The level of income may fluctuate and movements in interest rates are likely to affect the capital value of bonds.
The Funds may use derivatives in order to reduce risk or cost and/or generate extra income or growth. The use of derivatives could increase or reduce exposure to underlying assets and result in greater fluctuations of the Fund's net asset value. A derivative is a financial contract whose value is based on the value of a financial asset (such as a share, bond, or currency) or a market index.
Some funds invest in securities which are denominated in different currencies. Movements in currency exchange rates can affect the return of investments.
For further information on risks please see the “Risk Factors” section of the prospectus on our website.
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Vanguard Investment Series plc has been authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland as a UCITS and has been registered for public distribution in certain EEA countries and the UK. Prospective investors are referred to the Funds' prospectus for further information. Prospective investors are also urged to consult their own professional advisers on the implications of making an investment in, and holding or disposing shares of the Funds and the receipt of distributions with respect to such shares under the law of the countries in which they are liable to taxation.
Vanguard Funds plc has been authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland as a UCITS and has been registered for public distribution in certain EEA countries and the UK. Prospective investors are referred to the Funds' prospectus for further information. Prospective investors are also urged to consult their own professional advisers on the implications of making an investment in, and holding or disposing shares of the Funds and the receipt of distributions with respect to such shares under the law of the countries in which they are liable to taxation.
The Manager of Vanguard Investment Series plc is Vanguard Group (Ireland) Limited. Vanguard Asset Management, Limited is a distributor of Vanguard Investment Series plc.
The Manager of Vanguard Funds plc is Vanguard Group (Ireland) Limited. Vanguard Asset Management, Limited is a distributor for Vanguard Funds plc.
The Manager of the Ireland domiciled funds may determine to terminate any arrangements made for marketing the shares in one or more jurisdictions in accordance with the UCITS Directive, as may be amended from time-to-time.
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The Central Bank of Ireland has granted authorisation for the Vanguard USD Treasury Bond UCITS ETF to invest up to 100% of net assets in different Transferable Securities and Money Market Instruments issued or guaranteed by any EU Member State, its local authorities, non-EU Member States or public international bodies of which one or more EU Member States are members. The Vanguard USD Treasury Bond UCITS ETF invests more than 35% of its scheme property in transferable securities and money market instruments issued or guaranteed by the US.
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