Vanguard Growth ETF

$459.28

-5.76 (-1.24%)

Fund Overview by Vanguard

The Vanguard Growth ETF tracks large and mid-cap U.S. growth stocks, defined by characteristics like earnings growth, sales growth, and price momentum. At 0.04% expense ratio it is one of the cheapest growth funds available. The portfolio is dominated by mega-cap tech names and tends to outperform in bull markets while underperforming during value rotations.

AUM$130B

Expense Ratio0.04%

Holdings183

Dividend Yield0.5%

DistributionQuarterly

BenchmarkCRSP US Large Cap Growth Index

InceptionJan 2004

ExchangeNYSE

Price Data

Open$464.47

Prev Close$465.04

Day Range$457.35 — $465.25

Investment Calculator

See how much dividend income VUG could generate based on its current price of $459.28 and 0.5% yield. Adjust the amount to estimate your quarterly distributions.

Investment amount

Shares Purchased21

Amount Invested$9,644.88

Annual Income$48.22

Monthly Income$4.02

Based on current dividend yield of 0.5%. Actual distributions may vary. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments.

Large-Cap Growth ETF Comparison

ETF	Price	Change	Expense	AUM	Holdings	Yield
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF	$459.28	-1.24%	0.04%	$130B	183	0.5%
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust	$690.62	+1.92%	0.09%	$570B	503	1.2%
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	$627.63	-1.01%	0.03%	$1.1T	503	1.2%
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF	$336.65	+0.19%	0.03%	$440B	3,739	1.2%
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF	$30.48	-1.39%	0.04%	$30B	232	0.5%

VUG FAQ

What is VUG?

VUG is the Vanguard Growth ETF, an exchange-traded fund managed by Vanguard. It tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index and holds 183 Large-Cap Growth securities with an expense ratio of 0.04%.

What is the expense ratio of VUG?

VUG charges an annual expense ratio of 0.04%, which means you pay $4.00 per year for every $10,000 invested. This fee is deducted automatically from the fund's returns.

Does VUG pay dividends?

Yes, VUG pays a 0.5% dividend yield, distributed quarterly. On a $10,000 investment, that works out to approximately $50.00 per year in dividend income.

What are the alternatives to VUG?

Other large-cap growth ETFs include SPY, VOO, VTI. Each offers different expense ratios, weighting methodologies, and number of holdings. Compare them in the ETF comparison table above to find the best fit for your portfolio.

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Last updated: Feb 24, 2026 at 1:52 PM ET