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Vanguard Growth ETF
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Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +10.40% | +1.95% | +1.02% | +37.17% | +101.47% | +83.39% |
| Flows | -$569M | +$2.55B | +$4.92B | +$14.44B | +$39.17B | +$53.68B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Growth ETF is built to track the CRSP U.S. Large Cap Growth Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 152 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 26, 2004 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 152
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +20.69% | +16.75% | +19.55% | +22.53% |
Max drawdown | -14.19% | -16.50% | -23.03% | -35.61% |
Max drawdown duration | 79d | 176d | 126d | 756d |
Time to recover | 18d | N/A | 77d | 466d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
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What type of ETF is VUG?
VUG is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VUG track?
VUG tracks the CRSP U.S. Large Cap Growth Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VUG invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Large Cap Growth.
What is the expense ratio of VUG?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VUG is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VUG launched?
VUG was launched on January 26, 2004, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VUG?
VUG is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VUG?
As of April 23, 2026, VUG manages $210.39 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VUG performed recently?
As of April 23, 2026, VUG delivered a return of 10.4% over the past month (1M performance), 1.95% over the past three months (3M), and 1.02% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VUG?
As of April 23, 2026, VUG has seen net flows of -$569M in the past month (1M flow) and +$4.92B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VUG pay dividends?
As of April 23, 2026, VUG has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.4%.
How many holdings are in VUG
As of March 31, 2026, VUG holds 152 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VUG?
As of March 31, 2026, VUG holds 152 securities, with 70.77% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VUG?
As of March 31, 2026, VUG holds a portfolio of 152 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VUG invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VUG has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VUG focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, VUG is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
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