VGT — Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares

VGT Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in VGT over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

VGT Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: VGT's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares, ticker VGT, is a technology-focused ETF managed by Vanguard. It is positioned as the third-largest ETF in its category, with 17 other technology ETFs tracked by ETFValuer. The fund has an overall rank of #34 out of 458 tracked ETFs, indicating a solid standing in the broader market. With an expense ratio of 0.09%, it is relatively cost-effective, and its dividend yield of 0.38% provides a modest income stream for investors. The fund's $161 billion in assets under management (AUM) suggests significant investor adoption, as it indicates a substantial amount of capital is invested in this fund, reflecting its popularity among investors seeking exposure to the technology sector.

Over the past year, VGT has delivered a strong return of 39.14%, with a more modest 123.90% gain over the past three years, indicating a favorable long-term performance. In the short term, the fund has shown some volatility, with a 1-day return of +0.05% and a 1-week return of -3.38%, suggesting some day-to-day fluctuations. However, over the longer term, the 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, and year-to-date returns of +3.52%, +3.56%, +28.72%, and +25.60%, respectively, demonstrate a consistent upward trend. This pattern suggests that while there may be short-term fluctuations, the fund has generally performed well over both the short and long term.

VGT is categorized as having a high volatility label, which is reflected in its beta of 1.47, indicating that it is more sensitive to market movements than the broader market. The fund's Sharpe ratio of 1.39 suggests that it provides a good risk-adjusted return, meaning that the returns are relatively high compared to the level of risk taken. Additionally, the maximum drawdown of -27.23% indicates that the fund has experienced significant declines in value, which is a risk factor for investors. However, the combination of a high beta and a high Sharpe ratio suggests that the fund is well-suited for investors who are willing to accept higher risk for the potential of higher returns, particularly in a market that is favorable to technology stocks. This fund is likely to perform well in up markets but may experience larger losses in down markets compared to more stable investments.

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VGT Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 59.4% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how VGT's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With VGT

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with VGT's top 10 — FTEC overlaps most, holding 9 of the same companies as VGT's top 10 (57.9% of VGT's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.69% (as of 2026-08-20) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 16.01 (as of 2026-08-20) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-07-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

See it in a portfolio

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VGT Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.20% and average daily volume is 4.8M/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $161B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: VGT is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

VGT Performance History

How VGT Compares to Other Technology ETFs