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Vanguard Inc.: Value Innovation in the Mutual Funds Business

By Mitchell Koza,  Shantaram Venkatesh
Published 01 Jan 2000
Reference 4827
Topic Strategy
Industry Investment Banking
Region Global
Length 14 page(s)
Language English
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Teaching note
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Summary

This case examines the dramatic growth of the Vanguard group. It specifically examines the value logic that drove this growth.

Teaching objectives

To explore the value proposition of dramatic growth. To assess the strategic challenges of growth through internal development.

Keywords
  • Mutual funds
  • Value innovation
  • Investments
  • Index fund
  • Tracker fund
  • Stock market
  • Global.
About the authors
Koza

Mitchell Koza

Shantaram Venkatesh


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