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Mar 03, 2022
The fund would have been the firm's first single-country strategy and was to be subadvised by Baillie Gifford and Wellington. It has been put on ice.
Vanguard has shelved plans to launch an actively managed China equity fund.
The Valley Forge, PA-based asset manager was set to launch the Vanguard China Select Stock fund in the first few months of 2022.
However, on March 2, the $8.1tn asset manager quietly submitted a filing to the Securitiesand Exchange Commission, which said the firm had ‘decided not to continue with the launch of the fund at this time.’
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Now, delving into the article you provided, it revolves around Vanguard's decision to shelve plans for launching an actively managed China equity fund. This move was communicated through a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 2, 2022. The proposed fund, named Vanguard China Select Stock fund, was expected to be launched in the first few months of 2022 and would have been the firm's first single-country strategy. However, the filing stated that the company had decided not to continue with the launch at that time.
The article touches on various concepts and players in the financial realm:
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Vanguard: A prominent asset manager based in Valley Forge, PA, with assets totaling $8.1 trillion.
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SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission): The regulatory body overseeing securities and investment activities in the United States.
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Baillie Gifford and Wellington: These are mentioned as the firms that were supposed to subadvise the Vanguard China Select Stock fund.
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Gatekeepers: The article references gatekeepers multiple times. These are individuals or entities involved in the selection and oversight of investment options. Notably, it mentions gatekeepers from firms like D.A. Davidson and RayJay, highlighting their priorities and views.
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ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds): The article discusses the rise of ETFs and SEC's approval of spot bitcoin ETFs. It also mentions gatekeepers avoiding certain types of funds, like the ARKs of the world.
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Executive Changes: The departure of UBS Asset Management president Suni Harford is mentioned as part of executive changes.
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Private Assets and Private Equity: The article delves into gatekeepers' perspectives on private assets and private equity, emphasizing the growing interest and challenges in this space.
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Market Trends: It touches upon market trends, including fund liquidations, global X ETFs' decision to liquidate index funds, and the shift toward ETFs in the asset management landscape.
This comprehensive overview gives a snapshot of the financial landscape, involving major players, regulatory aspects, investment strategies, and market dynamics. If you have any specific questions or if there's a particular aspect you'd like to explore further, feel free to let me know.