The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF aims to replicate the performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Growth Index. This index is composed of companies within the broader S&P 500 that exhibit strong growth characteristics, acting as a key benchmark for the overall U.S. growth stock market. While offering significant potential for capital appreciation, its share value typically experiences greater fluctuations compared to funds focused on bonds. Consequently, it is best suited for long-term investors whose primary objective is substantial capital growth over an extended period. To ensure diversification, for three-quarters of its total assets, the fund adheres to specific limitations: it generally cannot acquire more than 10% of the voting shares of any single issuer, nor can it invest more than 5% of its total assets in the securities of any one company. These restrictions may only be relaxed if essential for accurately matching the composition of its target index. Importantly, these particular diversification rules do not apply to investments in U.S. government or agency obligations.
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VOOG is an equity ETF that provides exposure to technology companies. It holds approximately 212 securities and charges an annual expense ratio of 0.07%. Technology makes up 52% of the portfolio, so performance leans heavily on that sector.
Strengths
- Low 0.07% expense ratio, equal to approximately $7.00 a year on every $10,000 invested
- Dividend has grown ~3% annually over the past decade
- Spread across 212 holdings, the largest just 14.9% of the fund
- One-year total return of +17.4% has outperformed the S&P 500's +16.3%
Trade-offs
- Technology is 52% of the fund, so sector shifts move it
- Higher volatility (beta 1.18) than the broad market
- Yield of 0.44% is below dedicated income funds
This is an analysis of the fund's characteristics, not a recommendation. Whether VOOG 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOOG | +13.8% | +16.8% | +97.6% | +85.2% | +367.6% | +895.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +11.7% | +15.0% | +71.7% | +75.5% | +256.9% | — |
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VOOG charges a 0.07% expense ratio, yields 0.44% and has grown its distribution roughly 3% 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.
VOOG has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which works out to $7.00 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.
VOOG pays dividends quarterly, four times a year. Its distribution has grown roughly 3% per year over the past decade. See the full payment history and ex-dates.
VOOG holds 212 positions. Its largest sectors are technology, communication services, financial services and consumer cyclical. The largest position is NVIDIA at 14.9% of the fund. See the full holdings page for the largest positions and sector weights.