As of June 2024, the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth Index provided the ******* one-year return rate. The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund ranked ****** having a one-year return rate of **** percent. As of June 2024, the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund was the largest fund owned by Vanguard, with net assets under management worth approximately **** trillion U.S. dollars. What is the difference between mutual funds and exchange traded funds? Both mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) originate from the concept of pooled fund investing, which bundles securities together to offer investors a more diversified portfolio. However, mutual funds and ETFs have some key differences. For instance, ETFs offer more flexible trading as they trade during the day like stocks, while mutual funds only allow transactions at the end of the day. Moreover, ETFs are mostly passively-managed and mirror a designated index. On the other hand, mutual funds are typically actively-managed, as it can be seen by comparing the number of actively and passively-managed mutual funds in the United States. Vanguard Founded by John C. Bogle in 1975, Vanguard is a U.S. asset management company that offers both mutual funds and ETFs. Headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Vanguard was the ****** largest provider of ETFs in the United States after BlackRock Financial Management, with assets under management worth almost *** trillion U.S. dollars. Likewise, in 2024, Vanguard ranked among the largest providers of mutual funds worldwide. The total assets under management of Vanguard increased considerably since its foundation in 1975, and peaked at *** trillion U.S. dollars in 2024.

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As of April 29, 2025, the largest mutual fund in the world was the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund, listed under the ticker VTSAX, which had an astonishing **** trillion U.S. dollars of net assets under management (AUM). However, it should be noted that this investment fund has been divided into multiple distinct products - not all of which are sold as mutual funds. Some shares in the fund are sold as an exchange traded, meaning it could be argued that, strictly speaking, the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund in its totality cannot be classed as a mutual fund. A similar situation holds for several other investment funds included in this statistic. An ETF is a basket of shares (or other financial assets) which generally tracks an underlying index. They are similar to mutual funds, with the fundamental difference that ETFs are listed on stock exchanges, with ETF shares being traded just like regular stock.

As of April 29, 2025, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF was the highest valued exchange-traded fund (ETF) globally, with a market capitalization of over *** trillion U.S. dollars. The market capitalization of an ETF is calculated by multiplying the number of shares issued in the fund by the share price. This ETF is also the ******-largest ETF by assets under management. However, the Vanguard fund is different because shares in the fund are sold as various different products, some of which are structured as ETFs, while others are structured as traditional mutual funds. What are ETFs? ETFs are similar to mutual funds, in that they consist of a pool of investors’ funds which are managed by an independent third party for the purpose of a common financial investment. However, ETFs differ through how shares in the fund are bought and sold through a stock exchange, rather than directly from the fund manager. This provides the advantages of generally lower prices (as the transaction costs are paid by the exchange operator rather than the fund manager), and the possibility of intraday trading (as shares in a traditional mutual fund can only be bought and sold after the close of daily trading). The total assets managed by ETFs globally is almost six times lower than that of mutual funds, although the gap in AUM between ETFs and mutual funds in the United States is much lower, at just over three times less. Who are the largest ETF providers? The ******* provider of ETFs globally is Blackrock, the world’s largest asset management company. As of April 2025, the company had more than ***** trillion U.S. dollars of assets under management in exchange traded funds in the U.S. alone, while Blackrock’s total assets under management across all products reached almost **** trillion U.S. dollars. Rounding out the top ***** providers of ETFs are fellow U.S. asset managers Vanguard and State Street.

The largest investment fund owned by the asset management company Vanguard, as of June 2024, was the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF. At this time, the fund held net assets under management (AUM) of approximately *** trillion U.S. dollars. As of June 2024, the one-year return rate of Vanguard's best-performing funds was over ** percent.

What is an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)? An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is a basket of shares (or other financial assets) that generally tracks an underlying index. They are similar to mutual funds, with the fundamental difference that ETFs are listed on stock exchanges, with ETF shares being traded just like regular stock. This ensures liquidity and the ability to buy and sell shares at any time during market hours.

Where does Vanguard stand in the ETFs market? Vanguard owns nearly half of the ** largest ETFs by market capitalization worldwide. It is a leading provider of ETFs due to its low costs, strong reputation, and long-term investment approach. The firm has consistently focused on reducing expenses, which can affect investors' returns over time. Additionally, as of January 16, 2023, the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF was the largest fixed-income ETF traded in the United States.

The Asian mutual funds market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing disposable incomes, a burgeoning middle class, and rising financial literacy across the region. The market's Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) exceeding 9% from 2019 to 2024 indicates a significant upward trajectory. Key factors fueling this expansion include favorable government policies promoting investment, the development of sophisticated financial infrastructure, and a growing preference for diversified investment options among Asian investors. China and India, being the largest economies in the region, are major contributors to this growth, although other markets like Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan also exhibit considerable potential. The market is segmented by fund type (equity, bond, hybrid, money market, others) and geography, providing opportunities for specialized investment strategies. While regulatory changes and market volatility pose potential restraints, the overall outlook remains positive, projecting sustained growth through 2033. Competition within the Asian mutual funds market is intense, with both established global players like BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, and Goldman Sachs, and prominent regional players like HDFC Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, and Bosera Asset Management vying for market share. The increasing adoption of digital platforms and fintech solutions is reshaping the industry landscape, making accessibility and transparency paramount. The market's growth is also influenced by changing investor demographics and preferences, such as a growing preference for sustainable and ESG-compliant investment options. Successful firms will need to adapt their strategies to meet these evolving demands, focusing on innovative product offerings, technological advancements, and superior customer service to maintain a competitive edge. The predicted continuation of high CAGR suggests significant investment opportunities within this dynamic and rapidly expanding market. Recent developments include: In 2022, HDFC Mutual Fund has filed a scheme information document (SID) with SEBI to come up with India's first Defence Fund. Called the HDFC Defence Fund, it will be an open-ended equity scheme that will be investing in defence & allied sector companies., In 2021, Fidelity International merged away six funds as part of its fund offering review to better meet clients' evolving needs. The firm is increasing its number of income solutions, sustainability products, absolute and total return products and investment themes, while focusing its broader fund range on clear objectives in key market segments.. Notable trends are: Rising inflation will create opportunities.

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As of January 2025, the Vanguard Group ranked ****** among global fund managers by assets under management (AUM). Rounding out the top *****, Charles Schwab ranked *****, managing fund assets totaling **** trillion U.S. dollars. BlackRock was the ******* fund manager, managing fund assets exceeding ***** trillion U.S. Types of investment funds. Investment funds are an important part of financial planning and investing. There are several different types of investment funds offered by fund managers, each with their own purpose and asset types. Mutual funds pool money from many investors and use that money to purchase a portfolio of stocks, bonds, and other securities. Index funds are a type of mutual fund that tracks a market index, like the S&P 500. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a type of mutual fund, that is continuously traded on a stock exchange. ETFs often track market indexes or sectors. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) provide both retail and institutional investors with exposure to income-generating real estate assets such as office buildings, apartments and hotels, without having to fully invest in an individual property. The benefits of investment funds. The main advantage of investment funds is that they provide instant portfolio diversification. Rather than choosing just a few stocks or bonds, funds allow you to invest in a wide variety of different securities in one purchase. This helps reduce risk, as poor performance of one holding has less impact on the overall fund. Funds also provide access to professional management and research. Managers can take advantage of opportunities and insights that an individual investor may not have the ability to leverage. Finally, funds offer convenience. Investors won't be required to constantly rebalance portfolios. While costs and fees are a consideration, investment funds can be an excellent hands-off way for both retail and institutional investors to benefit from the market while spreading risk over many asset classes and securities.

Russia's main stock market index, the MOEX, fell to 2642 points on July 11, 2025, losing 3.31% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 3.94% and is down 11.21% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Russia. Russia Stock Market Index MOEX CFD - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

View data of the S&P 500, an index of the stocks of 500 leading companies in the US economy, which provides a gauge of the U.S. equity market.

The largest exchange-traded fund (ETF) traded in the United States, as of June 18, 2024, was the State Street SPDR S&P 500. At this point, the ETF held assets under management (AUM) of approximately ***** billion U.S. dollars. The State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF was created in January 1993, and tracks the S&P 500 Index. What are ETFs? An ETF is a basket of shares or other financial assets which generally tracks an underlying index. They are similar to mutual funds, with the fundamental difference that ETFs are listed on stock exchanges, with ETF shares being traded just like regular stock. Are ETFs a good investment? As ETFs holds a basket of stocks and other financial assets, they are diverse and are considered low-risk investments. This makes them popular among risk averse investors, beginners, or among those who plan to invest more long-term. The popularity of ETFs has increased dramatically in the last decade, which can be seen by the steady increase of number of ETFs worldwide.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, fell to 39432 points on July 14, 2025, losing 0.35% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.93%, though it remains 4.47% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Iran's main stock market index, the TEDPIX, closed flat at 2658000 points on July 9, 2025. Over the past month, the index has declined 9.03%, though it remains 20.31% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Iran. Iran Tehran Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

In the twelve months to April 30, 2023, the hybrid stock mutual fund with the highest growth rate was the Highland Total Return A, with annual growth of around **** percent. Hybrid stock mutual funds are mutual funds who invest in multiple types of financial assets to produce a diversified fund. The hybrid stock fund with the second-highest return was the Hotchkis & Wiley Value Opportunities A, with a one-year growth of **** percent.

Fund of Funds (FOF) Market size was valued at USD 16.6 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 27.7 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period 2026 to 2032. Higher Expense Ratios: Fees for FOF management are automatically added to the fees imposed by the underlying funds in which they invest. This may result in a higher overall expense ratio for investors than investing directly in individual funds.Potential for Diluted Returns: By diversifying over numerous funds, the good performance of some underlying funds may be offset by the less effective performance of others, resulting in diluted total returns when compared to a more concentrated investing strategy.

Context

In this dataset you can find the Top 100 companies in the technology sector. You can also find 5 of the most important and used indices in the financial market as well as a list of all the companies in the S&P 500 index and in the technology sector.

The Global Industry Classification Standard also known as GICS is the primary financial industry standard for defining sector classifications. The Global Industry Classification Standard was developed by index providers MSCI and Standard and Poor’s. Its hierarchy begins with 11 sectors which can be further delineated to 24 industry groups, 69 industries, and 158 sub-industries.

You can read the definition of each sector here.

The 11 broad GICS sectors commonly used for sector breakdown reporting include the following: Energy, Materials, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Health Care, Financials, Information Technology, Telecommunication Services, Utilities and Real Estate.

In this case we will focuse in the Technology Sector. You can see all the sectors and industry groups here.

To determine which companies, correspond to the technology sector, we use Yahoo Finance, where we rank the companies according to their “Market Cap”. After having the list of the Top 100 best valued companies in the sector, we proceeded to download the historical data of each of the companies using the NASDAQ website.

Regarding to the indices, we searched various sources to find out which were the most used and determined that the 5 most frequently used indices are: Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI), S&P 500 (SPX), NASDAQ Composite (IXIC), Wilshire 5000 Total Market Inde (W5000) and to specifically view the technology sector SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology (XLK). Historical data for these indices was also obtained from the NASDQ website.

Content

In total there are 107 files in csv format. They are composed as follows:

• 100 files contain the historical data of tech companies.
• 5 files contain the historical data of the most used indices.
• 1 file contain the list of all the companies in the S&P 500 index.
• 1 file contain the list of all the companies in the technology sector.

Column Description

Every company and index file has the same structure with the same columns:

Date: It is the date on which the prices were recorded. High: Is the highest price at which a stock traded during the course of the trading day. Low: Is the lowest price at which a stock traded during the course of the trading day. Open: Is the price at which a stock started trading when the opening bell rang. Close: Is the last price at which a stock trades during a regular trading session. Volume: Is the number of shares that changed hands during a given day. Adj Close: The adjusted closing price factors in corporate actions, such as stock splits, dividends, and rights offerings.

The two other files have different columns names:

List of S&P 500 companies

Symbol: Ticker symbol of the company. Name: Name of the company. Sector: The sector to which the company belongs.

Technology Sector Companies List

Symbol: Ticker symbol of the company. Name: Name of the company. Price: Current price at which a stock can be purchased or sold. (11/24/20) Change: Net change is the difference between closing prices from one day to the next. % Change: Is the difference between closing prices from one day to the next in percentage. Volume: Is the number of shares that changed hands during a given day. Avg Vol: Is the daily average of the cumulative trading volume during the last three months. Market Cap (Billions): Is the total value of a company’s shares outstanding at a given moment in time. It is calculated by multiplying the number of shares outstanding by the price of a single share. PE Ratio: Is the ratio of a company's share (stock) price to the company's earnings per share. The ratio is used for valuing companies and to find out whether they are overvalued or undervalued.

Acknowledgements

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Context

The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) is an Indian stock exchange located at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. National Stock Exchange (NSE) was established in 1992 as a demutualized electronic exchange. It was promoted by leading financial institutions on request of the Government of India. It is India’s largest exchange by turnover. In 1994, it launched electronic screen-based trading. Thereafter, it went on to launch index futures and internet trading in 2000, which were the first of its kind in the country.

With the help of NSE, you can trade in the following segments:

• Equities

• Indices

• Mutual Funds

• Exchange Traded Funds

• Initial Public Offerings

• Security Lending and Borrowing Scheme

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Companies on successful IPOs gets their Stocks traded over different Stock Exchnage platforms. NSE is one important platofrm in India. There are thousands of companies trading their stocks in NSE. But, I have chosen two popular and high rated IT service companies of India; TCS and INFOSYS. and the third one is the benchmark for Indian IT companies , i.e. NIFTY_IT_INDEX .

Content

The dataset contains three csv files. Each resembling to INFOSYS, NIFTY_IT_INDEX, and TCS, respectively. One can easily identify that by the name of CSV files.

Timeline of Data recording : 1-1-2015 to 31-12-2015.

Source of Data : Official NSE website.

Method : We have used the NSEpy api to fetch the data from NSE site. I have also mentioned my approach in this Kernel - "**WebScraper to download data for NSE**". Please go though that to better understand the nature of this dataset.

Shape of Dataset:

INFOSYS - 248 x 15 || NIFTY_IT_INDEX - 248 x 7 || **TCS - 248 x 15

• Colum Descriptors:

• Date: date on which data is recorded

• Symbol: NSE symbol of the stock

• Series: Series of that stock | EQ - Equity

OTHER SERIES' ARE:

EQ: It stands for Equity. In this series intraday trading is possible in addition to delivery.

BE: It stands for Book Entry. Shares falling in the Trade-to-Trade or T-segment are traded in this series and no intraday is allowed. This means trades can only be settled by accepting or giving the delivery of shares.

BL: This series is for facilitating block deals. Block deal is a trade, with a minimum quantity of 5 lakh shares or minimum value of Rs. 5 crore, executed through a single transaction, on the special “Block Deal window”. The window is opened for only 35 minutes in the morning from 9:15 to 9:50AM.

BT: This series provides an exit route to small investors having shares in the physical form with a cap of maximum 500 shares.

GC: This series allows Government Securities and Treasury Bills to be traded under this category.

IL: This series allows only FIIs to trade among themselves. Permissible only in those securities where maximum permissible limit for FIIs is not breached.

• Prev Close: Last day close point

• Open: current day open point

• High: current day highest point

• Low: current day lowest point

• Last: the final quoted trading price for a particular stock, or stock-market index, during the most recent day of trading.

• Close: Closing point for the current day

• VWAP: volume-weighted average price is the ratio of the value traded to total volume traded over a particular time horizon

• Volume: the amount of a security that was traded during a given period of time. For every buyer, there is a seller, and each transaction contributes to the count of total volume.

• Turnover: Total Turnover of the stock till that day

• Trades: Number of buy or Sell of the stock.

• Deliverable: Volumethe quantity of shares which actually move from one set of people (who had those shares in their demat account before today and are selling today) to another set of people (who have purchased those shares and will get those shares by T+2 days in their demat account).

• %Deliverble: percentage deliverables of that stock

Acknowledgements

I woul dlike to acknowledge all my sincere thanks to the brains behind NSEpy api, and in particular SWAPNIL JARIWALA , who is also maintaining an amazing open source github repo for this api.

Inspiration

I have also built a starter kernel for this dataset. You can find that right here .

I am so excited to see your magical approaches for the same dataset.

THANKS!

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