Vanguard Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Vanguard 500 Index Fund

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Vanguard Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Vanguard 500 Index Fund

August 31, 2026-Milestone marks five decades of expanding investor access, lowering costs, and helping millions build long-term wealth
Today marks the 50th anniversary of First Index Investment Trust, the fund that would become Vanguard 500 Index Fund. Its creation helped usher in a new era of investing by providing investors with broad market exposure through a simple, accessible approach.

The fund launched on August 31, 1976, and sought to track the performance of the S&P 500 Index, providing investors with a low-cost way to own a broad cross-section of the U.S. stock market.

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