Vanguard Growth vs S&P 500 Growth ETF: Which ETF Should Win Investors Over in 2026?
VOOG delivered stronger 1-year returns, but VUG's lower 0.03% expense ratio and $379B in assets offer cost advantages for long-term investors.
Overview
Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:VOOG) offers targeted exposure to S&P 500 growth stocks, while Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:VUG) tracks a broader CRSP index with a lower expense ratio and higher liquidity.
Growth-focused exchange-traded funds remain a cornerstone for investors seeking to capture the upside of the U.S. economy's most innovative and fast-moving companies. While both funds aim for capital appreciation, they use different benchmarks, resulting in distinct risk profiles and performance outcomes in the large-cap growth space. Understanding the nuances between these two popular Vanguard offerings can help investors determine which index strategy aligns better with their long-term financial goals and risk tolerance.
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Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield as of the close of trading on July 20.
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