How should we view the fact that BlackRock and Vanguard are among the top five shareholders of nearly every major company? Can they influence global corporate decision-making?

As global large-scale asset management firms, BlackRock and Vanguard hold substantial equity stakes in numerous major companies, thereby exerting a certain degree of influence over corporate decision-making. First, these firms manage enormous asset bases and operate across broad domains—including equities, bonds, cash management, and alternative investments. Not only do they offer investors diversified investment options, but they can also influence corporate decisions through their proprietary research and analysis, as well as via communication and negotiation with company management. Second, as institutional investors, BlackRock and Vanguard typically hold shares in multiple companies, enabling them to affect the decisions of those firms. Institutional investors generally possess professional investment teams and extensive experience, allowing them to make timely decisions based on market developments and company performance—thereby impacting corporate results. However, although BlackRock and Vanguard hold sizable stakes, they cannot unilaterally dictate global corporate decision-making. Because corporate decisions are typically shaped by multiple factors—including market demand, competitive dynamics, and regulatory policies.

USD 4 trillion in holdings—Vanguard’s Q2 2021 13F filing: detailed list of all its China-based ADR holdings

Hi everyone, I’m Jiangxin. Today, let’s take a look together at Vanguard’s portfolio holdings as of the end of Q2 2021. Vanguard currently holds USD 4 trillion in market value—up from USD 3.69 trillion previously. Its portfolio added 177 new stocks, increased positions in 2,889 stocks, reduced positions in 1,224 stocks, and fully exited (liquidated) 85 stocks. The top ten holdings account for 19.45% of its total portfolio value. Vanguard’s top five buys and sells in Q2 2021 were as follows: Vanguard’s top ten holdings as of Q2 2021 were: Key moves among Vanguard’s China-based ADR holdings included: • New positions: Miniso • Increased positions: Pinduoduo, Bilibili, XPeng Motors, RLX Technology (formerly known as Vuse) • Reduced positions: Full exit from Alibaba; reductions in JD.com, NetEase, and ZTO Express Below is Vanguard’s complete list of changes in its China-based ADR holdings: Finally, a quick note: What is Form 13F? Who must file it? And why is it required? Form 13F is an institutional investment manager’s quarterly holdings report.

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