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Vanguard’s UK platform assets jump 50% on boost from young investors

More than 61,000 new customers have joined Vanguard’s personal investment platform so far this year, with 40% aged 30 or under

By David Ricketts
The US giant continues to shake up the UK’s DIY funds space
The US giant continues to shake up the UK’s DIY funds space Photo: Budrul Chukrut/Getty Images

Assets on Vanguard’s UK investment platform have swelled to £24bn as a growing number of young clients flock to the low-cost US giant.

Data provided to Financial News by the Pennsylvania-headquartered firm show its UK platform assets have risen by around 53% over the past year, up from £15.7bn.

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