John Bogle, who founded Vanguard Group, had a major influence on the index funds people own today. Indeed, Vanguard’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) — and less directly, all ETFs — continue to bear his ...

John Bogle, the founder of the Vanguard Group, once told investors: "Don't look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack." Instead of choosing individual stocks, Bogle believed that it ...

The Vanguard Group, founded in 1975 by John C. Bogle, has grown to become one of the world’s largest asset-management firms. As of Sept. 1, 2025, Vanguard manages approximately $11 trillion in assets ...