Salim Ramji, Vanguard\u2019s CEO, said the company would not chase market trends that conflict with its core principles and client needs. In an exclusive interview with ETF.com, Ramji stated that Vanguard \u201cwill not be launching crypto ETFs,\u201d reinforcing the firm\u2019s commitment to its foundational values.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cI\u2019m not going to copy competitors,\u201d Ramji asserted when asked if he would adopt a similar strategy to BlackRock, where he served as head of iShares for around 5 years.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Vanguard will maintain its core identity and values, avoiding drastic departures from its established principles, Ramji noted.<\/p>\n
While staying true to its core, Vanguard will pursue innovative solutions within its existing capabilities, according to the new CEO.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cBut I want more innovation. For example, we have an outstanding active fixed income capability,\u201d Ramji stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\n\u201cJack Bogle\u2019s \u201ccost matters hypothesis\u201d is something we will always keep in mind,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Ramji succeeds Tim Buckley following Vanguard\u2019s appointment in May. The company\u2019s former CEO made countless statements against spot Bitcoin product offerings.<\/p>\n
The transition first sparked hopes that the investment giant would consider offering spot crypto ETFs. However, Ramji has confirmed that Vanguard will not file for a Bitcoin ETF and will not host such products on its brokerage platform.<\/p>\n
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Despite the approval of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the US, Vanguard chooses to stick to its stance that crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum are speculative rather than investment-worthy. The firm prohibited its clients from trading US spot Bitcoin ETFs shortly after their launch.<\/p>\n
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas previously commented on the firm\u2019s protective stance, suggesting that while frustrating, it aligns with Vanguard\u2019s cooperative-like business model, which does not prioritize maximizing revenue through trendy ETFs.<\/p>\n