This ETF allocates its capital to equities found within the Russell 1000 Growth Index. This benchmark is broadly diversified and primarily comprises growth-oriented stocks from substantial American corporations. The fund's primary objective is to closely mirror the financial performance of this index, which is widely recognized as a standard measure for the returns generated by large-capitalization U.S. growth stocks. It offers considerable prospects for capital appreciation, though its unit value typically experiences sharper fluctuations, both upward and downward, compared to investment vehicles focused on bonds. Consequently, it is better suited for investors with extended time horizons whose financial objectives heavily rely on the substantial expansion of their capital. Regarding 75% of its total holdings, the fund adheres to specific investment limits: it is prohibited from acquiring over 10% of the voting shares of any single company, and it cannot invest in any issuer if doing so would cause more than 5% of the fund's entire assets to be concentrated in that issuer. An exception to these rules applies when necessary to accurately align with the structure of its target index. Importantly, these limitations do not extend to securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies, or related entities.
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VONG is an equity ETF that provides exposure to technology companies. It holds approximately 394 securities and charges an annual expense ratio of 0.06%. Technology makes up 54% of the portfolio, so performance leans heavily on that sector.
Strengths
- Low 0.06% expense ratio, equal to approximately $6.00 a year on every $10,000 invested
- Dividend has grown ~4% annually over the past decade
- Spread across 394 holdings, the largest just 15.5% of the fund
- Ten-year total return of +424.4% has outperformed the S&P 500's +317.2%
Trade-offs
- One-year total return of +6.8% has trailed the S&P 500's +16.3%
- Five-year total return of +81.7% has trailed the S&P 500's +87.2%
- Technology is 54% of the fund, so sector shifts move it
- Higher volatility (beta 1.17) than the broad market
This is an analysis of the fund's characteristics, not a recommendation. Whether VONG suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio.
Performance & returns
Full performance| Price return | YTD | 1 year | 3 year | 5 year | 10 year | Since incept. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VONG | +4.3% | +6.3% | +78.3% | +75.6% | +379.4% | +880.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +11.7% | +15.0% | +71.7% | +75.5% | +256.9% | — |
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VONG charges a 0.06% expense ratio, yields 0.46% and has grown its distribution roughly 4% a year over the past decade. Whether it suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio, and this is not investment advice.
VONG has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which works out to $6.00 per year on a $10,000 investment. That is at the low end for an ETF, so more of the return stays with the investor.
VONG pays dividends quarterly, four times a year. Its distribution has grown roughly 4% per year over the past decade. See the full payment history and ex-dates.
VONG holds 394 positions. Its largest sectors are technology, communication services, industrials and consumer cyclical. The largest position is NVIDIA at 15.5% of the fund. See the full holdings page for the largest positions and sector weights.