Vanguard, BlackRock Lead Rise of Passive Ownership

The video discusses the ownership structure of U.S. companies, focusing on the role of passive funds like BlackRock and Vanguard, which own a significant portion of S&P 500 stocks. It explores the impact of these funds on corporate governance, their engagement with companies, and their voting behavior. The video also examines sector-specific ownership variations and the potential future growth of passive fund ownership.

What percentage of S&P 500 stocks is owned by passive funds?

What is the significance of the 13% ownership by passive funds in relation to corporate governance?

How do BlackRock and Vanguard influence corporate governance despite being passive investors?

In what sectors do passive funds tend to own more than 13% of stocks, and why?

What potential future ownership levels could Vanguard achieve in companies like Apple?