Many Vanguard funds are divided into multiple products, some of which may be sold as an exchange traded fund rather than a mutual fund. The source lists these funds multiple times, once for each product, whereas each fund has only been listed once in this statistic. Note other sources may list these products individually, meaning they are not included on similar lists.
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Largest Vanguard investment funds worldwide in August 2025, by net assets
The largest investment fund owned by the asset management company Vanguard as of August 2025 was the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF. At this time, the fund held net assets under management (AUM) of approximately ***Â trillion U.S. dollars. As of June 2024, the one-year return rate of Vanguard's best-performing funds was over ** percent.
What is an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)?
An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is a basket of shares (or other financial assets) that generally tracks an underlying index. They are similar to mutual funds, with the fundamental difference that ETFs are listed on stock exchanges, with ETF shares being traded just like regular stock. This ensures liquidity and the ability to buy and sell shares at any time during market hours.
Where does Vanguard stand in the ETFs market?Â
Vanguard owns nearly half of the **largest ETFs by market capitalization worldwide. It is a leading provider of ETFs due to its low costs, strong reputation, and long-term investment approach. The firm has consistently focused on reducing expenses, which can affect investors' returns over time. Additionally, as of February 2025, the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF was the largest fixed-income ETF traded in the United States.Ìý
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