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.
Basic Details
Issuer Vanguard
Fund NameVanguard Growth ETF
Tax ClassificationRegulated Investment Company
SymbolNYSEARCA:VUG
Inception Date1/26/2004
Fund ManagerWalter Nejman, Gerard C. O’Reilly
Phone+1-800-5231036
Fund Focus
Asset ClassEquity
BenchmarkMSCI US Prime Market Growth NR USD
CategorySize and Style
FocusLarge Cap
Development LevelDeveloped Markets
RegionNorth America
Fund Statistics
Assets Under Management$34.66 billion
Average Daily Volume$784,939.00
Discount/Premium-2.23%
ETF Expenses
Management Fee0.04%
Other Expenses0.01%
Total Expenses0.05%
Fee Waiver0.00%
Net Expenses0.05%
Administrator, Advisor and Custodian
AdministratorThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
AdvisorThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
CustodianJPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
DistributorVanguard Marketing Corporation
Transfer AgentThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
Trustee
Lead Market MakerVirtu Financial
Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:VUG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanguard Growth ETF's stock symbol?
Vanguard Growth ETF trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)ARCA under the ticker symbol "VUG."
How often does Vanguard Growth ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vanguard Growth ETF?
Vanguard Growth ETF declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, September 28th. Investors of record on Monday, October 1st will be given a dividend of $0.4674 per share on Wednesday, October 3rd. This represents a $1.87 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.25%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 28th. This is an increase from Vanguard Growth ETF's previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. View Vanguard Growth ETF's Dividend History.
Who are Vanguard Growth ETF's key executives?
Vanguard Growth ETF's management team includes the folowing people:
- F. William McNabb III, Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, (Age 61)
- Thomas J. Higgins, Chief Financial Officer (Age 56)
- Kathryn J. Hyatt, Treasurer (Age 58)
- Heidi Stam, Secretary (Age 57)
- Emerson U. Fullwood, Independent Trustee (Age 69)
- Rajiv L. Gupta, Independent Trustee (Age 71)
- Amy Gutmann, Independent Trustee (Age 64)
- JoAnn H Heisen, Independent Trustee (Age 63)
- Andre F. Perold Ph.D., Independent Trustee (Age 63)
Who are Vanguard Growth ETF's major shareholders?
Vanguard Growth ETF's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC (2.96%), TIAA FSB (1.22%), Berkshire Money Management Inc. (0.10%), Nadler Financial Group Inc. (0.07%), American Investment Services Inc. (0.07%) and BB&T Corp (0.07%).
Which major investors are selling Vanguard Growth ETF stock?
VUG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC, TMD & Associates Inc., Nadler Financial Group Inc., EFG Asset Management Americas Corp., American Investment Services Inc., Bank of Montreal Can, Clearwater Capital Advisors LLC and CENTRAL TRUST Co.
Which major investors are buying Vanguard Growth ETF stock?
VUG stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including TIAA FSB, Hirtle Callaghan & Co LLC, Towerpoint Wealth LLC, We Are One Seven LLC, DeDora Capital Inc., Wells Trecaso Financial Group LLC, Berkshire Money Management Inc. and TRUE Private Wealth Advisors.
How do I buy shares of Vanguard Growth ETF?
Shares of VUG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Vanguard Growth ETF's stock price today?
One share of VUG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $149.81.
How big of a company is Vanguard Growth ETF?
Vanguard Growth ETF has a market capitalization of $33.96 billion.
What is Vanguard Growth ETF's official website?
How can I contact Vanguard Growth ETF?
Vanguard Growth ETF's mailing address is P.O. Box 1110, Valley Forge, 19482, United States. The company can be reached via phone at +1-800-5231036.
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