Will Vanguard’s next 50 years live up to its first half century? The popular investment firm counts millions of everyday investors among its clients. Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji joined the firm from its rival, BlackRock. Ramji is influencing Vanguard’s direction while keeping the overall mission intact. But the company continues to evolve under the new leadership, with a greater emphasis on advice and the launch of new funds. This episode is the first of a two-part series examining what’s going on with Vanguard in 2026. Dan Sotiroff, Vanguard analyst and the associate director of US passive strategies research for Morningstar, joined Investing Insights.

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On this episode:

00:00:00 Welcome

00:01:28 Vanguard’s New Era Under CEO Salim Ramji

00:02:56 Vanguard Splits Into Two Investment Advisors

00:07:17 Analyst’s Thoughts on the Firm’s SEC Scrutiny and Fine

00:10:03 Seeking ETF Share Class Approval for Active Funds

00:12:01 New Active Equity ETFs and Coverage Outlook

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