This exchange-traded fund (ETF) is designed to mirror the investment performance of the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index. It provides investors with a straightforward avenue to gain exposure to a broad spectrum of America's leading growth-oriented enterprises. The fund operates on a passively managed basis, utilizing a full-replication methodology to meticulously track its benchmark index. For approximately 75% of its total holdings, the fund adheres to strict concentration guidelines: it is generally prohibited from purchasing more than 10% of the voting shares of any single issuer or allowing its investment in any one issuer to exceed 5% of its overall assets. However, these limits may be adjusted if necessary to closely match the composition of its target index, and they do not apply to securities issued by the U.S. government or its associated agencies.
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VUG is an equity ETF that provides exposure to technology companies. It holds approximately 166 securities and charges an annual expense ratio of 0.03%. Technology makes up 58% of the portfolio, so performance leans heavily on that sector.
Strengths
- Low 0.03% expense ratio, equal to approximately $3.00 a year on every $10,000 invested
- Dividend has grown ~4% annually over the past decade
- Spread across 166 holdings, the largest just 13.6% of the fund
- Ten-year total return of +420.1% has outperformed the S&P 500's +317.2%
Trade-offs
- One-year total return of +12.3% has trailed the S&P 500's +16.3%
- Technology is 58% of the fund, so sector shifts move it
- Higher volatility (beta 1.23) than the broad market
- Yield of 0.38% is below dedicated income funds
This is an analysis of the fund's characteristics, not a recommendation. Whether VUG 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VUG | +9.2% | +11.8% | +87.8% | +79.1% | +381.0% | +974.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +11.7% | +15.0% | +71.7% | +75.5% | +256.8% | — |
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VUG charges a 0.03% expense ratio, yields 0.38% 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.
VUG has an expense ratio of 0.03%, which works out to $3.00 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.
VUG 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.
VUG holds 166 positions. Its largest sectors are technology, communication services, consumer cyclical and healthcare. The largest position is NVIDIA at 13.6% of the fund. See the full holdings page for the largest positions and sector weights.