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Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) Price, Holdings, & News

$375.65
+1.43 (+0.38%)
(As of 09/13/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$373.77
$376.61
50-Day Range
$341.41
$391.99
52-Week Range
$260.65
$392.14
Volume
586,211 shs
Average Volume
1.02 million shs
Market Capitalization
$129.41 billion
Assets Under Management
$136.09 billion
Dividend Yield
0.40%
Net Expense Ratio
0.04%
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About Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:VUG)

Vanguard Growth Index Fund, formerly Vanguard Growth ETF, is an exchange-traded share class of Vanguard Growth Index Fund, which employs a passive management or indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the MSCI US Prime Market Growth Index (the Index). The Index is a diversified index of growth stocks of large United States companies. The Index represents the growth companies of the MSCI US Prime Market 750 Index. The MSCI US Prime Market 750 Index represents the universe of large-capitalization companies in the United States equity market. The Fund attempts to replicate the target Index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the Index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. The Fund may invest, to a limited extent, in stock futures and options contracts, warrants, convertible securities and swap agreements. Its investment advisor is Vanguard Quantitative Equity Group.

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VUG ETF News Headlines

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Fund Details

Issuer
Vanguard
Fund Name
Vanguard Growth ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:VUG
Inception Date
1/26/2004
Fund Manager
Walter Nejman, Gerard OReilly

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index
Category
Size and Style
Focus
Large Cap
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
190

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$136.09 billion
Average Daily Volume
$953,908.80
Discount/Premium
0.12%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Advisor
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Distributor
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
Transfer Agent
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Virtu Financial

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
150
Put Options
57
Call Options
93
Short Interest
652,900 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
1.26
Creation Unit
25,000
Creation Fee
$350.00
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Vanguard Growth ETF Expenses

TypeVUGLarge Cap ETFsEquity ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.03%0.57%0.54%0.51%0.52%
Other Expenses0.01%0.30%0.49%0.58%0.54%
Total Expense0.04%0.64%0.71%0.73%0.71%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.25%-0.52%-0.68%-0.58%
Net Expense0.04%0.61%0.61%0.58%0.59%

Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) Holdings & Exposure

VUG Sector Exposure

VUG Industry Exposure

Key Executives

  • F. William McNabb III (Age 61)
    Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer,
  • Thomas J. Higgins (Age 56)
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Kathryn J. Hyatt (Age 58)
    Treasurer
  • Heidi Stam (Age 57)
    Secretary
  • Emerson U. Fullwood (Age 69)
    Independent Trustee
  • Rajiv L. Gupta (Age 71)
    Independent Trustee
  • Amy Gutmann (Age 64)
    Independent Trustee
  • JoAnn H Heisen (Age 63)
    Independent Trustee
  • Andre F. Perold Ph.D. (Age 63)
    Independent Trustee

Should I Buy Vanguard Growth ETF Stock? VUG Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vanguard Growth ETF:

  • Vanguard Growth ETF has averaged annualized returns of more than 15% over the past decade, indicating strong growth potential.
  • The ETF holds a diversified portfolio of growth stocks of large US companies, providing exposure to a wide range of market leaders.
  • Investors can benefit from the passive management approach of Vanguard Growth ETF, which aims to track the performance of the MSCI US Prime Market Growth Index.
  • The Fund invests in stocks that make up the Index, maintaining a similar proportion as their weightings in the Index, ensuring alignment with the market trends.
  • With the current stock price of Vanguard Growth ETF, investors have the opportunity to enter at a potentially advantageous valuation point.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Vanguard Growth ETF for these reasons:

  • While the ETF has shown strong historical performance, past performance is not indicative of future results, and there are inherent risks in equity investments.
  • As an index fund, Vanguard Growth ETF may not outperform actively managed funds during certain market conditions or in specific sectors.
  • Investors should consider the concentration risk associated with the Magnificent Seven stocks, which account for a significant portion of the portfolio value.
  • There is a possibility of market volatility affecting the performance of Vanguard Growth ETF, especially during economic downturns or market corrections.
  • Investors should assess their risk tolerance and investment goals before considering Vanguard Growth ETF, as it may not align with all investment strategies.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Vanguard Growth ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

VUG ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VUG shares performed this year?

Vanguard Growth ETF's stock was trading at $310.88 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VUG shares have increased by 20.8% and is now trading at $375.65.
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Who are Vanguard Growth ETF's major shareholders?

Vanguard Growth ETF's top institutional shareholders include Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (2.42%), Strategic Financial Concepts LLC (1.61%), LPL Financial LLC (1.43%) and TIAA Trust National Association (1.04%).

How do I buy shares of Vanguard Growth ETF?

Shares of VUG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Vanguard Growth ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vanguard Growth ETF investors own include Visa (V), Verizon Communications (VZ), AbbVie (ABBV), AT&T (T), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walmart (WMT) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

This page (NYSEARCA:VUG) was last updated on 9/13/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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