VUG — Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF Shares
US Large Cap Growth Ranked #59 of 120 tracked ETFs · Issued by Vanguard
Overview
The Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (VUG) operates within the US Large Cap Growth category, which ETFValuer currently tracks with 5 funds. Issued by Vanguard, this fund has accumulated assets under management of $379 billion and trades at a price of $85.99. It holds an overall rank of #59 out of 120 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 63.6 out of 100. The fund offers a low expense ratio of 0.03% while providing a dividend yield of 1.79%. The substantial asset size and low cost structure suggest significant investor adoption relative to the small number of peers in its specific category.
Over the last day, the fund gained 0.13% before slipping 0.17% over the week and rising 0.18% for the month. A significant acceleration occurred over the three-month period, where returns reached 16.09%, followed by a 6-month return of 5.86%. Year-to-date performance stands at 6.35%, while the one-year return is recorded at 18.11%. The three-year return figure shows a cumulative gain of 81.26%, indicating a strong long-term trend compared to shorter horizons. This pattern reflects a divergence between recent monthly fluctuations and the robust multi-year growth trajectory.
The fund carries a Moderate volatility label and exhibits a beta of 1.26, suggesting price movements that are more sensitive than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 0.77 indicates the return generated per unit of risk taken over the measured period. During market downturns, the fund experienced a maximum drawdown of -22.85%, highlighting the potential for significant temporary losses. The combination of a beta above 1.0 and a moderate volatility rating implies the fund tends to amplify market moves in both directions. Investors should consider that the Sharpe ratio and maximum drawdown figures together describe the trade-off between the fund's recent returns and its exposure to downside risk.
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VUG Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVIDIA Corp | 13.31% | $42.3B |
| 2 | Apple Inc | 12.32% | $39.2B |
| 3 | Microsoft Corp | 9.09% | $28.9B |
| 4 | Alphabet Inc | 5.54% | $17.6B |
| 5 | Amazon.com Inc | 4.59% | $14.6B |
| 6 | Broadcom Inc | 4.40% | $14.0B |
| 7 | Alphabet Inc | 4.39% | $13.9B |
| 8 | Meta Platforms Inc | 4.15% | $13.2B |
| 9 | Tesla Inc | 3.47% | $11.0B |
| 10 | Eli Lilly & Co | 2.60% | $8.25B |
Holdings as of 2026-03-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.55% (as of 2026-07-07) — 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): 16.13 (as of 2026-07-07) — 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 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
VUG Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.13% |
| 1-Week | -0.17% |
| 1-Month | +0.18% |
| 3-Month | +16.09% |
| 6-Month | +5.86% |
| YTD | +6.35% |
| 1-Year | +18.11% |
| 3-Year | +81.26% |
How VUG Compares to Other US Large Cap Growth ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | B |
QQQ | Invesco QQQ Trust | +29.50% | 0.18% | $490B |
| #39 | B |
SPYG | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | +24.34% | 0.04% | $53.0B |
| #59 | C |
VUG | Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF Shares | +18.11% | 0.03% | $379B |
| #61 | C |
SCHG | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | +17.72% | 0.04% | $59.1B |
| #68 | C |
IWF | iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF | +14.99% | 0.18% | $129B |