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The Vanguard Group, Inc., commonly known as Vanguard, is an American registered investment adviser founded on May 1, 1975, and headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. As a private company, it has grown to manage approximately $11 trillion in global assets as of January 31, 2025. Vanguard is the world's largest provider of mutual funds and the second-largest provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) after BlackRock's iShares. Its comprehensive product portfolio includes mutual funds, ETFs, brokerage services, educational account services, financial planning, asset management, and trust services. Several of its mutual funds are ranked among the top in the United States by assets under management. Along with BlackRock and State Street, Vanguard is recognized as one of the 'Big Three' index fund managers, playing a dominant role in retail investing. The provided data does not specify its annual revenue, exact number of employees, or key leadership personnel beyond its founding.