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Advisor Information for VTRIX

Fund Inception05/16/1983
Name of IssuerVanguard
Fund Advisor(s)Sprucegrove Investment Management Ltd
Altrinsic Global Advisors LLC
ARGA Investment Management, LP
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Fund Managers for VTRIX

Steven Morrow
Portfolio Manager since 08/02/2012
Before joining ARGA in 2010, Mr. Morrow was Portfolio Manager - Global Proprietary Trading, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he oversaw Global Consumer and Transportation investments. From 2002 to 2009, Mr. Morrow was a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Cumberland Associates, LLC, where he was lead manager for long/short investments in the Consumer and Transportation sectors. Before that, Mr. Morrow was Managing Director, Portfolio Manager/Equity Research Analyst at Citigroup Asset Management. He previously worked at Dreyfus Corporation as an Equity Research Analyst. Before entering the investment profession, Mr. Morrow played Professional Hockey with the Philadelphia Flyers. Mr. Morrow graduated with an M.B.A. from Cornell University in 1998 and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire in 1993. Mr. Morrow is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
A. Rama Krishna
Portfolio Manager since 12/31/2012
Mr. Krishna has over 25 years’ experience in managing global equities. Before founding ARGA in 2010, Mr. Krishna was President, International of Pzena Investment Management (NYSE: PZN) and Managing Principal, Member of Executive Committee, and Portfolio Manager of its operating company in New York. While at Pzena from 2003 to 2010, he led development of the International Value and Global Value strategies, co-managed the Emerging Markets Value strategy, and managed the US Large Cap Value strategy. Mr. Krishna was previously at Citigroup Asset Management, where he was Chief Investment Officer and Head of Institutional and International. He also represented the asset management business on the Citigroup Management Committee and directly managed the Global Emerging Markets Equity strategy. Before that, Mr. Krishna was Director of International Equity Research, Portfolio Manager, International Equities and Chief Investment Officer, Emerging Markets Equities at AllianceBernstein in New York, London and Tokyo. Earlier, he worked at Credit Suisse First Boston in New York, Tokyo and Singapore, first as Equity Research Analyst and later as Chief Investment Strategist and Director - Equity Research. Mr. Krishna earned a joint M.B.A./M.A. in Asian Studies with a Japan Specialization from the University of Michigan in 1987 and a B.A. (Honors) in Economics from St. Stephen’s College, The University of Delhi in 1984. He received University of Michigan’s Prize Fellowship in Japanese Business and University Fellowship, and Middlebury College Scholarship. He was on the MSCI Editorial Advisory Board and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Shirley Woo
Portfolio Manager since 10/12/2020
As Portfolio Manager, Shirley serves to shape the investment team’s individual and collective expertise, deliver disciplined portfolio management and provide valuable perspectives to clients and consultants. As a Director, Shirley is responsible for providing oversight, risk management and financial stewardship to ensure the continued success of Sprucegrove. Shirley has held various roles at Sprucegrove, including Assistant Portfolio Manager and she has been on Sprucegrove’s Board of Directors since 2013. Shirley joined Sprucegrove as a founding shareholder at the firm’s inception in 1993 and worked with the founders for eleven years prior at Confed Investment Counselling.
Arjun Kumar
Portfolio Manager since 10/12/2020
As CEO, Arjun is responsible for guiding the overall strategic direction and vision of Sprucegrove and leading the firm’s Business Management Committee. As Lead Portfolio Manager, Arjun serves to shape the investment team’s individual and collective expertise, deliver disciplined portfolio management and provide valuable perspectives to clients and consultants. As a Director, Arjun is responsible for providing oversight, risk management and financial stewardship to ensure the continued success of Sprucegrove. Arjun has held various roles at Sprucegrove, including Investment Analyst, Senior Investment Analyst and Assistant Portfolio Manager. Arjun joined Sprucegrove in 2002 and the firm’s Board of Directors in 2017.
John Hock
Portfolio Manager since 06/30/2025
John Hock, CFA, is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Altrinsic Global Advisors. Prior to founding Altrinsic in 2000, Mr. Hock was Senior Vice President, portfolio manager, and member of the Investment Strategy Committee at Hansberger Global Investors. Before joining Hansberger in 1996, Mr. Hock was a vice president and senior analyst in the Global Securities Research and Economics Group at Merrill Lynch, where his analysis focused on overseas equities.
John DeVita
Portfolio Manager since 06/30/2025
John DeVita, CFA, is a principal and portfolio manager/analyst at Altrinsic Global Advisors with primary focus on the consumer and health care sectors. He also serves as the Director of Research and leads the research team's ESG efforts. Prior to joining Altrinsic in 2000, Mr. DeVita began his investment career with Société Générale Asset Management. His diverse background includes extensive experience in international securities analysis, trading, and operations in the equity, fixed income, and foreign currency markets.
Rich McCormick
Portfolio Manager since 06/30/2025
Mr. McCormick is a principal and portfolio manager/analyst at Altrinsic Global Advisors with primary focus on the financials sector. Prior to joining Altrinsic in 2009, Mr. McCormick was a research analyst at Blackmont Capital Inc. Previously, he was manager of global risk management at Scotia Bank.  Mr. McCormick received a BCom from St. Mary’s University and an MBA from Dalhousie University.  He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.