Form 40-APP - Application for exemption and other relief filed under the Investment Company Act of 1940:
SEC Accession No. 0000932471-16-014046
Filing Date
2016-08-17
Accepted
2016-08-17 07:36:23
Documents
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1 ACTIVE ETF APPLICATION 2016 activestandaloneetfexemptive.htm 40-APP 149293
3 transmittalletterjuly201x1x1.jpg GRAPHIC 2710
  Complete submission text file 0000932471-16-014046.txt   181340
Mailing Address P.O. BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482
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VANGUARD EXPLORER FUND (Filer) CIK: 0000034066 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 510106626 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1031
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-23 | Film No.: 161837494

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VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000036405 (see all company filings)

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Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-19 | Film No.: 161837490

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VANGUARD WORLD FUND (Filer) CIK: 0000052848 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 046035483 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 0831
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-31 | Film No.: 161837503

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VANGUARD MORGAN GROWTH FUND (Filer) CIK: 0000068138 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 510108190 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 0930
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-13 | Film No.: 161837484

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VANGUARD GROUP INC (Filer) CIK: 0000102909 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 231945930 | State of Incorp.: PA | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691 | Film No.: 161837502

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VANGUARD WELLESLEY INCOME FUND (Filer) CIK: 0000105544 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 231711688 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 0930
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-35 | Film No.: 161837507

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VANGUARD WELLINGTON FUND (Filer) CIK: 0000105563 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 510071687 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1130
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-34 | Film No.: 161837506

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VANGUARD FIXED INCOME SECURITIES FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000106444 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 231899003 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 0131
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-21 | Film No.: 161837492

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VANGUARD MONEY MARKET RESERVES (Filer) CIK: 0000106830 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 236607979 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 0831
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-15 | Film No.: 161837486

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VANGUARD WINDSOR FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000107606 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 510082711 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1031
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-32 | Film No.: 161837504

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VANGUARD MUNICIPAL BOND FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000225997 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 232022170 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1031
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-12 | Film No.: 161837483

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VANGUARD TRUSTEES' EQUITY FUND (Filer) CIK: 0000313850 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 232120820 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1031
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-02 | Film No.: 161837473

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VANGUARD SPECIALIZED FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000734383 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 0131
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-05 | Film No.: 161837476

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VANGUARD STAR FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000736054 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1031
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-04 | Film No.: 161837475

Mailing Address P.O. BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482
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VANGUARD CHESTER FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000752177 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 232311358 | Fiscal Year End: 0930
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-25 | Film No.: 161837496

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VANGUARD CALIFORNIA TAX-FREE FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000783401 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1130
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-27 | Film No.: 161837498

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VANGUARD NEW YORK TAX-FREE FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000788599 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1130
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-10 | Film No.: 161837481

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VANGUARD PENNSYLVANIA TAX-FREE FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000788606 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1130
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-08 | Film No.: 161837479

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VANGUARD CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES FUND (Filer) CIK: 0000791107 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1130
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-24 | Film No.: 161837495

Mailing Address P.O. BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482
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VANGUARD BOND INDEX FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000794105 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-28 | Film No.: 161837499

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VANGUARD QUANTITATIVE FUNDS / (Filer) CIK: 0000799127 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-07 | Film No.: 161837478

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VANGUARD NEW JERSEY TAX-FREE FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000821404 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1130
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-11 | Film No.: 161837482

Mailing Address P.O. BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482
Business Address P.O. BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482 6106691000
VANGUARD FENWAY FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000826473 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 0930
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-22 | Film No.: 161837493

Mailing Address P.O. BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482
Business Address P.O. BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482 6106691000
VANGUARD MALVERN FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000836906 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 0930
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-17 | Film No.: 161837488

Mailing Address PO BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482
Business Address PO BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482 6106691000
VANGUARD INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000857489 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1031
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-18 | Film No.: 161837489

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VANGUARD VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000857490 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-36 | Film No.: 161837508

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VANGUARD OHIO TAX-FREE FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000862341 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1130
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-09 | Film No.: 161837480

Mailing Address P.O. BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482
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VANGUARD VALLEY FORGE FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000889519 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-01 | Film No.: 161837472

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VANGUARD ADMIRAL FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000891190 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 232696041 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 0831
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-29 | Film No.: 161837500

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VANGUARD TAX-MANAGED FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000923202 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: MD | Fiscal Year End: 1231
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-03 | Film No.: 161837474

Mailing Address P.O. BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482
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VANGUARD HORIZON FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0000932471 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 232787277 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1031
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-20 | Film No.: 161837491

Mailing Address PO BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482
Business Address PO BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482 6106691000
VANGUARD WHITEHALL FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0001004655 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1031
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-33 | Film No.: 161837505

Mailing Address PO BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482
Business Address PO BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482 6106691000
VANGUARD SCOTTSDALE FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0001021882 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 232439140 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 0831
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-06 | Film No.: 161837477

Mailing Address PO BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482
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VANGUARD MASSACHUSETTS TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS (Filer) CIK: 0001070414 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 232975858 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1130
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-16 | Film No.: 161837487

Mailing Address
Business Address PO BOX 2600 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482
VANGUARD MARKETING CORP (Filer) CIK: 0001114858 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-30 | Film No.: 161837501

Mailing Address P.O. BOX 2600 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482
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Vanguard Montgomery Funds (Filer) CIK: 0001409957 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 261082315 | Fiscal Year End: 0331
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-14 | Film No.: 161837485

Mailing Address P.O. BOX 2600 V26 VALLEY FORGE PA 19482
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Vanguard Charlotte Funds (Filer) CIK: 0001532203 (see all company filings)

EIN.: 000000000 | State of Incorp.: DE | Fiscal Year End: 1031
Type: 40-APP | Act: 40 | File No.: 812-14691-26 | Film No.: 161837497