BlackRock and Vanguard: Clash of the ETF Titans

Two passive giants battle for first

Elliot Gulliver-Needham
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BlackRock has held the crown of largest ETF provider in the US since the firm's acquisition of iShares in 2009, but as the passive industry continues to grow, nearest challenger Vanguard is closer than ever to stealing the crown.

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