Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Investor Shares (VWUSX)
| Fund Assets | 47.54B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| Min. Investment | $3,000 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 7.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.24% |
| Dividend Growth | 114.88% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 75.17 |
| YTD Return | 1.43% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.33% |
| 5-Year Return | 62.24% |
| 52-Week Low | 63.98 |
| 52-Week High | 86.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.24 |
| Holdings | 112 |
| Inception Date | Jan 6, 1959 |
About VWUSX
As Vanguard's most enduring growth offering, this fund primarily targets well-established, leading corporations, often recognized as blue-chip firms, which typically hold dominant positions within their respective industries. The investment professionals managing this fund are confident that these companies possess the capability for consistent earnings expansion and can deliver exceptional long-term returns. The portfolio is predominantly composed of large-capitalization equities. This fund is well-suited for individuals with a long-term investment outlook who desire exposure to significant growth-oriented businesses. It is crucial to understand that the Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund is a distinct entity and is not interchangeable with the Vanguard Wellington U.S. Growth Active ETF (VUSG). Divergent investment methodologies and management teams mean that different investment outcomes are expected for each product.
Performance
VWUSX had a total return of 13.33% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.78%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VWUAX | Admiral Shares | 0.25% |
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 | $7.05609 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $3.28372 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.1587 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.1435 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $8.7096 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | $0.0193 | Dec 17, 2020 |