Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)

NYSEARCA: VUG · Real-Time Price · USD
465.99
+0.42 (0.09%)
Sep 9, 2025, 12:41 PM - Market open
0.09%
Assets$188.56B
Expense Ratio0.04%
PE Ratio39.78
Shares Out1.00B
Dividend (ttm)$1.99
Dividend Yield0.43%
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2025
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Payout Ratio17.02%
Volume409,222
Open466.48
Previous Close465.57
Day's Range464.36 - 466.73
52-Week Low316.14
52-Week High467.50
Beta1.17
Holdings168
Inception DateJan 26, 2004

About VUG

Fund Home Page

The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the CRSP US Large Growth index. The fund tracks an index of large-cap stocks in the US. Holdings are selected and weighed based on growth factors. VUG was launched on Jan 26, 2004 and is issued by Vanguard.

Asset Class Equity
Category Large Growth
Region North America
Stock Exchange NYSEARCA
Ticker Symbol VUG
ETF Provider Vanguard
Index Tracked CRSP US Large Growth

Top 10 Holdings

60.79% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA12.65%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT12.19%
Apple Inc.AAPL9.49%
Amazon.com, Inc.AMZN6.73%
Meta Platforms, Inc.META4.63%
Broadcom Inc.AVGO4.39%
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL3.34%
Tesla, Inc.TSLA2.69%
Alphabet Inc.GOOG2.68%
Eli Lilly and CompanyLLY2.01%
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Dividends

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 30, 2025$0.5044Jul 2, 2025
Mar 27, 2025$0.500Mar 31, 2025
Dec 23, 2024$0.5344Dec 26, 2024
Sep 26, 2024$0.4546Sep 30, 2024
Jun 27, 2024$0.456Jul 1, 2024
Mar 21, 2024$0.4676Mar 26, 2024
Full Dividend History

Performance

VUG had a total return of 31.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.11%.

News

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11 days ago - Kiplinger

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12 days ago - Seeking Alpha

VUG: It Isn't A Bubble, But A Solid Secular Growth Trend

The S&P 500's rally is not a bubble but a secular growth trend fueled by strong earnings, especially from mega-cap tech stocks. AI-driven innovation and robust earnings from tech giants like Microsoft...

14 days ago - Seeking Alpha

VUG: Buy For The Bubble

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20 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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21 days ago - ETF Trends

VUG: Why The Long-Term Case Still Favors Value

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2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

VUG: How Vanguard's Growth ETF Works And How It Stacks Up Against The Competition

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3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

VUG: Large Cap Growth Can Hit New Highs In 2025 With More Upside Ahead

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4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

VUG: A Passive Play On Tech's Continued Growth

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4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

VUG: Mag 7 Now The Lag 7, Better Valuation, Weaker Chart

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6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

SCHG Vs. VUG: Both Are An Equally Great Way To Capture The Tech Rebound

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6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

VUG ETF: Probably Time To Shed Some Weight (Rating Downgrade)

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8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

3 Reasons Why VUG Could Disappoint In 2025

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8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

VUG: Mag 7, Still Room To Run

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8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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9 months ago - Market Watch

VUG: This Tech-Heavy Fund Is A Sell

The Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF is rated a sell due to its lack of diversification and overvaluation in the tech sector. VUG has outperformed the S&P 500 but underperformed the Nasdaq, primarily du...

11 months ago - Seeking Alpha

VUG: Why I Favor Cyclicals, Not The Mag 7, Into Year-End

I have a hold rating on VUG due to its valuation and slowing EPS growth among mega-cap tech stocks. Despite a high 17.5% long-term EPS growth rate, VUG's PEG ratio of 1.8x is a bit elevated, making it...

11 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Value stocks outperform this quarter as growth equities struggle in ‘downtrend'

Value stocks in the U.S. are beating growth equities lately, with outperformance that seems set to continue based on technical analysis, according to Sevens Report Research.

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1 year ago - Market Watch

Yen carry trade creating opportunity in growth names, says New Age Wealth's Todd Gordon

Todd Gordon, New Age Wealth Advisors founder, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the carry trade.

1 year ago - CNBC Television

VUG: Backing A Growth Factor Tilt

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1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

ETF chart of the week: Vanguard Growth (VUG) outlook as inflows rise

The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) stock price has retreated sharply in the past few weeks as concerns about earnings and valuations continued. It slumped to a low of $355.6 on Thursday, down by 9.37% from...

1 year ago - Invezz

This Vanguard ETF Is Tanking. It's Big Tech's Fault.

The Magnificent Seven didn't live up their name Wednesday. Tesla and Alphabet tumbled.

1 year ago - Barrons

VUG: Strong Focus On Tech Raises Concerns

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1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

VUG: Jump Into The Bull Run As More Upside Is Ahead

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