The Value Perspective

The Value Perspective with Madison McCall

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Jan 30, 2025
Madison McCall, an active product specialist at Vanguard since 2017, brings her journalism background to the forefront of fund management. She discusses what it means to have an edge in fund research and the significance of the 4P framework. The conversation dives into why patience is essential in investment strategies and how Vanguard views the ongoing debate between active and passive investing. Madison also emphasizes the crucial distinction between compelling narratives and factual performance metrics in evaluating asset managers.
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INSIGHT

Vanguard's Manager Research Team

  • Vanguard has a 24-person manager research team, larger than the industry standard.
  • This team meets 200+ managers annually but only partners with about 22.
INSIGHT

Beyond Performance

  • Vanguard prioritizes inputs over outputs when evaluating active managers, focusing on factors like firm, people, philosophy, and process (4Ps).
  • They create a 'dashboard' to assess these qualitative factors, seeking an edge where others may not focus.
ANECDOTE

Patience as an Advantage

  • Vanguard maintains an average 16-year manager relationship, demonstrating patience as a competitive advantage.
  • This long-term approach allows them to potentially buy low and sell high, acting contrarily to shorter-term investors.
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