Why invest in Vanguard active funds?
45+ years
Vanguard has a long history of active management, having managed active funds since our beginning in 1975.
One of the largest active managers
With over USD 1.8 trillion1 in active assets, we are one of the largest active managers in the world.
Low costs and top talent
Our research supports something we’ve long believed: that low costs and top talent are critical factors in improving the likelihood of outperformance using active investments2.
1 All assets under management figures are as at 31 December 2024.
2 “Active Management: the importance of cost, talent and patience”. The Vanguard Group, Inc., December 2017.
Choosing the right active manager
Whether managing funds ourselves or choosing external managers that we’re confident will add value while embracing our approach, we use a framework focusing on qualitative criteria, not short-term performance.
Talent
Unique access to a vast talent pool – both internal and external.
Patience
Designed for the long term with your clients in mind.
Cost
An ongoing commitment to driving down costs.
More about our approach to active investing and selecting managers
Active edge: Winning the zero-sum game
Read more about how Vanguard selects active equity managers who we believe have an active edge
Our low-cost active funds
Multi-asset investing
ActiveLife Climate Aware funds offer a simple, all-in-one multi-asset solution for investors who prefer an active approach to portfolio management and wish to incorporate climate considerations in their portfolios. The funds are run by Wellington, our oldest and largest partner with whom we have entrusted investor's capital since our inception.
Our ActiveLife Climate Aware range
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The value of investments, and the income from them, may fall or rise and investors may get back less than they invested.
Active equity funds
We take a global, best-in-class approach to selecting our equity managers. Looking beyond Vanguard's internal teams allows us to draw on a wealth of global resources, specialist knowledge and proprietary investment approaches to deliver a balanced portfolio and robust risk controls.
Global Capital Stewards Equity Fund
The value of investments, and the income from them, may fall or rise and investors may get back less than they invested.
Active fixed income funds
Managed by our global Fixed Income Group, our philosophy is founded on a commitment to deliver value to investors by focusing on consistent, long-term alpha generation and reducing downside risk.
Global Core and Global Strategic Bond Funds
More about fixed income at Vanguard
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The value of investments, and the income from them, may fall or rise and investors may get back less than they invested.
