Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Admiral™ Shares (VWUAX)
| Fund Assets | 47.54B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 18.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.56% |
| Dividend Growth | 112.96% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 193.94 |
| YTD Return | -0.66% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.18% |
| 5-Year Return | 29.53% |
| 52-Week Low | 165.73 |
| 52-Week High | 224.50 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 112 |
| Inception Date | Aug 13, 2001 |
About VWUAX
This long-established growth fund from Vanguard primarily targets prominent, market-leading corporations, often referred to as blue-chip firms, which typically maintain dominant positions within their sectors. Its investment management team is confident that these businesses possess the potential for sustained profit expansion and exceptional long-term financial performance. The portfolio generally consists predominantly of equities from large-capitalization companies. This fund may be an attractive option for individuals with an extended investment timeframe who seek exposure to substantial, growing enterprises. It's crucial to note that the Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund operates independently and is distinct from the Vanguard Wellington U.S. Growth Active ETF (VUSG). Variations in their investment methodologies and management personnel mean their financial outcomes are anticipated to diverge.
Performance
VWUAX had a total return of 10.18% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.86%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VWUSX | Investor Shares | 0.35% |
Top 10 Holdings
54.35% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 11.81% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 6.94% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.86% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.75% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 4.88% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.45% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 3.99% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 3.28% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 2.71% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 2.68% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $18.53179 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $8.70206 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.5391 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.4924 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $22.7106 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | $0.2238 | Dec 17, 2020 |