Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)
| Assets | $136.75B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.04% |
| PE Ratio | 44.93 |
| Shares Out | 970.78M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.88 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.50% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 27, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 22.68% |
| 1-Year Return | +31.53% |
| Volume | 297,804 |
| Open | 375.19 |
| Previous Close | 374.30 |
| Day's Range | 372.75 - 375.26 |
| 52-Week Low | 260.65 |
| 52-Week High | 392.14 |
| Beta | 1.13 |
| Holdings | 191 |
| Inception Date | Jan 26, 2004 |
About VUG
Fund Home PageThe 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.
Top 10 Holdings
59.01% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 13.02% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 12.10% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 10.89% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.56% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.47% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.75% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 3.21% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 3.08% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 2.28% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 1.66% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.456 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.4676 | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.5847 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.3759 | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | $0.4122 | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Mar 23, 2023 | $0.4292 | Mar 28, 2023 |
News
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.
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.
VUG: Backing A Growth Factor Tilt
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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...
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.
VUG: Strong Focus On Tech Raises Concerns
VUG heavily focused on the tech sector, with top holdings in companies like Nvidia and Microsoft driving exceptional performance in 2024. Outperforming DOW and S&P 500, VUG's top 10 holdings show conc...
VUG: Jump Into The Bull Run As More Upside Is Ahead
Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF shares performed exceptionally in first half of 2024 driven by tech and AI mania. Improving macroeconomic conditions, strong corporate earnings, and a robust AI outlook ...
VUG: Way Too Risky Here
Large-cap growth is in a concentration bubble, with select stocks driving averages. Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF Shares offers exposure to nearly 200 large-cap US growth stocks with a low expense ra...
Tech: Big inflows with one exception
Nathan Geraci, The ETF Store President, joins CNBC's Bob Pisani on ETF Edge to discuss the big inflows into tech.
VUG: The Explosive Potential Hidden In Money Market Funds
The article discusses the potential for continued momentum in growth stocks and why VUG is an excellent low cost choice for that exposure. There is currently $6 trillion still sitting in U.S. money ma...
FGRO: This Growth ETF Will Get A New Name And Ticker Next Week
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VUG: Growth Investing Likely To Thrive In 2024's Bullish Market
The bull trend in the US stock market is likely to continue into 2024, with indicators suggesting a positive outlook. Strong fundamentals, including consumer spending, job market growth, and earnings ...
VUG: Slight Underperformance And Overvaluation Compared To Growth ETF Peers
VUG provides a low-cost method to capture growth stocks, but there are other funds that may outperform in the future due to the current mix of holdings.
Growth Themed ETFs Started The Year Strong
The market continues to be driven by mega cap stocks, notes Aniket Ullal. He discusses ETF trends for 2024.
VUG: I See Large-Cap Growth Easing A Bit To Start The New Year (Rating Downgrade)
The article evaluates the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) as an investment option in the current macro-climate. While growth has been a big winner in 2022, I see reasons for caution as we enter the new year...
VUG: Recent Months Have Shown Very Limited Upside For 2024
After yet another strong year for growth stocks, Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF Shares is unlikely to deliver satisfactory returns in 2024. Current price levels are already built on the assumption tha...
VUG: A Solid Large Cap Growth ETF, But Here's A Magnificent Alternative
The Vanguard Growth ETF has a simple and efficient structure, with low fees and minimal turnover. Ten-year returns are about average, while its five-year track record is slightly above average. Howeve...
VUG: Low Current Income, But Possibly High Growth For Long-Term Investors
Vanguard Growth ETF aims to provide growth for investors through large-cap stocks, particularly in the technology sector. VUG has returned solid growth since its inception in 2004, outperforming other...
With Inflation Still High, These ETFs Will Likely Disappoint This Year
Inflation above 2% has a negative impact on stock prices; the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF has averaged poor performance during such years. Various sub-sectors of the stock market and sectors of th...
VUG: The Growth Party Is Ending As Momentum Slows
Vanguard Growth ETF has recovered most of its losses from 2022, rising by 33% YTD due to AI interest and "discount" buying activity. VUG's high valuation suggests a possible "double top" and potential...
VUG: Better Risk-Reward For Investors With Moderate To Modest Risk Tolerance
Large-cap tech stocks have been leading the S&P 500 rally in 2023, making tech-focused ETFs like iShares US Technology ETF attractive for aggressive investors. However, investors with moderate risk to...
VUG: Don't Rely On Recent Performance To Justify Excessive Risk Taking
Vanguard Growth Index Fund has once again outperformed its value counterpart by a very wide margin in a short period of time. This performance, however, is closely related to expectations regarding fu...