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Vanguard Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Vanguard 500 Index Fund

News release Vanguard Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Vanguard 500 Index FundMilestone marks five decades of expanding investor access, lowering costs, and helping millions build long-term wealth  VALLEY FORGE, PA (August 31, 2026) – 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