Vanguard’s New Boss Emphasizes Commitment to Core Principles

Vanguard’s new chief executive, Salim Ramji, has made it clear that the investment giant has no plans to launch crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), setting the firm apart from rivals eager to enter the crypto space.

In a recent interview, Ramji emphasized that Vanguard will not “copy competitors” and will remain true to its core principles, focusing on long-term strategies. Despite the surge in crypto ETF offerings from firms like BlackRock, Ramji stressed the importance of consistency with Vanguard’s traditional approach, which prioritizes asset classes such as equities, bonds, and cash.

“I’m not going to copy competitors. It’s important that a company stay consistent with who they are. Vanguard must look through the lens of our clients.” – Salim Ramji

While other major investment firms have quickly moved to offer Bitcoin ETFs following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of such products in January, Vanguard remains absent from this trend. Executives Janel Jackson and Andrew Kadjeski reiterated in a blog post that Vanguard views cryptocurrencies as speculative assets unsuitable for long-term investment.

Former Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley has also highlighted the risks associated with Bitcoin’s volatility and its lack of stability as a store of value, reaffirming that the company will not integrate such products into its offerings.

As of now, BlackRock has accumulated over $20 billion worth of liquidity in its spot Bitcoin ETF known as iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. It is followed by Grayscale and Fidelity, which hold $13.7 billion and $10.4 billion in liquidity, respectively.

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