Vanguard Funds Restricted from Holding U.S. Mega-Cap Stocks
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What happened
Vanguard funds are restricted from owning U.S. mega-cap stocks, including Microsoft and Apple Inc. This restriction affects the performance of Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI).
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Why it matters
The inability of VIGI to own U.S. mega-caps like Microsoft and Apple Inc. is cited as the reason its one-year return (5%) trails Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) (11%).
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Who's involved
- VanguardManages investment funds that are restricted from owning certain U.S. mega-cap stocks.
- MicrosoftU.S. mega-cap stock that Vanguard funds are restricted from owning.
- Apple Inc.U.S. mega-cap stock that Vanguard funds are restricted from owning.
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The entities involved
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Microsoft
American multinational technology corporation
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Vanguard
manufacturer of photo, video, camera accessories
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Apple Inc.
American multinational technology company based in Cupertino, California
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