Vanguard Surprises with Its Cryptocurrency Exposure Strategy
2025-07-15 00:43:48
Main Idea
Vanguard has significantly increased its exposure to cryptocurrencies by acquiring over 20 million shares in Strategy (MSTR), representing more than 8% of the company's total shares and approximately $9.26 billion in value, despite its historical reluctance towards crypto.
Key Points
1. Vanguard owns over 20 million shares in Strategy (MSTR), accounting for more than 8% of the company's total shares and valued at approximately $9.26 billion.
2. Vanguard's Total Growth ETF automatically includes Strategy shares, which are directly linked to Bitcoin.
3. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas and VanEck's Matthew Sigel have commented on Vanguard's unexpected crypto exposure, with Sigel criticizing the inconsistency of indexing to a mocked asset.
4. Strategy, under Michael Saylor, has positioned itself as a major Bitcoin holder since 2020, with its Bitcoins currently valued at around $72 billion.
5. Despite Vanguard's crypto exposure, it does not offer spot Bitcoin ETFs to its clients, while competitors like BlackRock have gained significant traction with such products.
Description
Vanguard becomes largest shareholder in Bitcoin-invested Strategy company. Vanguard’s index funds automatically include Strategy, despite crypto caution. Continue Reading: Vanguard Surprises with Its Cryptocurrency Exposure Strategy The post Vanguard Surprises with Its Cryptocurrency Exposure Strategy appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
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