# The Vanguard Group, Inc.
> The Vanguard Group, Inc. is an American registered investment advisor and the largest issuer of mutual funds in the world. Founded by John C. Bogle, the company is known for its client-owned structure and its role in popularizing low-cost index fund investing for retail investors.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/vanguard
- Slug: vanguard
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
The Vanguard Group, Inc. is listed in the AI Directory.
The Vanguard Group, Inc. is an American registered investment advisor and the largest issuer of mutual funds in the world. Founded by John C. Bogle, the company is known for its client-owned structure and its role in popularizing low-cost index fund investing for retail investors.
### Metadata
| Field       | Value |
|-------------|-------|
| Name        | The Vanguard Group, Inc. |
| Slug        | vanguard |
| URL         | https://optimly.ai/brand/vanguard |
| Last Updated | 2026-03-18T10:29:24.542Z |
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- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/vanguard
- JSON endpoint: /brand/vanguard.json
- LLMs.txt: /brand/vanguard/llms.txt