Vanguard reports 25.19M-share stake in Digital Realty Trust (DLR)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vanguard Capital Management reported beneficial ownership of 25,194,028 shares of Digital Realty Trust Inc (Common Stock), equal to 7.33% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard has sole power to vote 3,504,540 shares and sole power to dispose of 25,194,028 shares. The disclosure covers holdings held and managed by affiliated Vanguard business units.
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Key Figures
Filing type: Schedule 13G
Shares beneficially owned: 25,194,028 shares
Percent of class: 7.33%
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Filing type
Schedule 13G
Ownership disclosure for 03/31/2026
Shares beneficially owned
25,194,028 shares
Amount beneficially owned listed in Item 4
Percent of class
7.33%
Percent of common stock reported in Item 4
Sole voting power
3,504,540 shares
Sole power to vote or to direct the vote (Item 4(i))
Sole dispositive power
25,194,028 shares
Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition (Item 4(iii))
CUSIP
253868103
CUSIP for Digital Realty Trust common stock on cover data
As-of date
03/31/2026
Reporting date associated with the ownership figures
Signature date
04/29/2026
Signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, Investment Company Act of 1940
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Schedule 13G regulatory
"Name of form: Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
beneficially owned regulatory
"Amount beneficially owned: 25194028 in Item 4"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
sole dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 25194028"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory
"Listing of shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"
A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.
FAQ
What percentage of Digital Realty Trust (DLR) does Vanguard own?
Vanguard reports owning 7.33% of the class of Digital Realty Trust common stock. The percentage is provided in Item 4 alongside the share count.
Which Vanguard entities are noted in this Schedule 13G for DLR?
The filing names Vanguard Capital Management LLC and affiliated business divisions including Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC, and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd in its ownership comment.