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How the Vanguard Group Built a Moat on Low Cost and Mutual Ownership
Lucas and Luna drill into the structural moat of Vanguard Group — the investment giant that popularized index investing and now manages over $8 trillion. They examine how Vanguard's unique mutual ownership structure aligns the firm with its clients, creating a cost advantage that competitors struggle to replicate. The discussion traces the origins of that structure under founder John Bogle, how it suppresses expense ratios, and why Vanguard's moat is both durable and increasingly challenged by newer entrants like Fidelity's zero-fee funds. Lucas shares a specific comparison…
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