VALLEY FORGE, PA — Vanguard has expanded its footprint in active management with the launch of three new equity ETFs advised by Wellington Management, a longtime partner known for its fundamental research and portfolio discipline. The funds — the Vanguard Wellington U.S. Value Active ETF (VUSV), Vanguard Wellington U.S. Growth Active ETF (VUSG) and Vanguard Wellington Dividend Growth Active ETF (VDIG) — are positioned as core building blocks for long-term investors seeking professional stock selection in a tax-efficient ETF structure.
Vanguard said the new lineup blends Wellington’s active equity expertise with the lower costs, transparency and trading flexibility that advisors and clients expect from ETFs. The move marks another step in Vanguard’s broader strategy to expand beyond index products while leaning on its decades of experience managing active mutual funds.
Dan Reyes, global head of investment product at Vanguard, said the partnership with Wellington brings institutional-grade equity research to a wider audience. He said the three strategies emphasize long-term value creation through disciplined stock selection and risk management.
Kim Gailun, head of equity boutiques at Wellington, said the ETFs extend the firm’s track record as an advisor on several of Vanguard’s long-standing active mutual funds.
VUSV mirrors Wellington’s approach on the $24 billion Windsor Fund, employing an opportunistic value strategy across 60 to 100 U.S. stocks. The ETF tracks the Russell 1000 Value Index and carries an estimated expense ratio of 0.30%.
VUSG is modeled after the nearly $8 billion Vanguard Global Equity Fund, focusing on 30 to 60 high-growth U.S. companies tied to innovation in products or services. It tracks the Russell 1000 Growth Index and has an expense ratio of 0.35%.
VDIG, managed by the same team behind the $44 billion Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund, is a defensive strategy with 20 to 40 holdings. It targets firms with strong balance sheets and consistent dividend growth and tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index. Its estimated expense ratio is 0.40%.
Vanguard said the three ETFs are designed to complement one another and serve as core elements of diversified U.S. equity portfolios. The firm now offers an expanded set of active ETFs, adding to its existing lineup of factor-based equity products and active bond funds.
The launch reflects the strength of the long-running relationship between Vanguard and Wellington, which manages more than $1 trillion in active strategies globally. Vanguard marked its 50th year in active management in 2025.
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