Over $300B YTD Inflows for Vanguard & Counting

Core Insights - Vanguard has achieved $315.9 billion in inflows as of November 11, marking a 30% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - Year-to-date inflows have surpassed the total inflows for the previous year, with more than a month remaining in the year [1] Inflows and Performance - October was a record month for Vanguard, with over $50 billion in inflows, contributing to a total of $166 billion in net new assets for the entire ETF marketplace [3] - U.S. equity ETFs received the majority of inflows, followed by taxable bond funds, while international ETFs also showed strong performance [3] Product Offerings - Vanguard's leading funds this year include the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI), reflecting the company's strategy of low-cost passive funds [2] - Vanguard has expanded its active ETF offerings in the fixed income sector, launching several new products including the Vanguard Short Duration Bond ETF (VSDB) and the Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY) [6][7] Market Trends - Vanguard is maintaining a strong presence in passive funds while also shifting towards active management, particularly in the fixed income market [5] - The complexities of the fixed income market necessitate active management, and Vanguard's new active ETFs aim to meet diverse investor needs [7]