Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)

Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) is a popular stock exchange trade fund. This equity ETF invests in large-capitalization growth stocks. This fund is tracking the performance of the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index.

This Vanguard fund has a low expense fee of 0.09%. With assets of $18.96 billion, it has a dividend yield of 1.21%. This investment fund also has a low annual holdings turnover rate of 9%. This index fund is passively managed by Vanguard Equity Investment Group.

VUG Fund Profile

• Fund Inception Date: 01/26/2004
• Ticker Symbol: VUG
• CUSIP: 922908736
• Rank in category (YTD): 70%
• Category: Large Growth
• Yield: 1.21%
• Capital Gains: -
• Expense Ratio: 0.09%
• Total Assets: $ 18.96 Billion
• Average Volume: 682k
• Annual Turnover Rate: 9%

Vanguard Growth ETF Return

Morningstar has ranked this ETF with 4 star rating. In 2015, the year to date return is 4.87%. It has a 3 year annualized return of 20.43%. This Vanguard ETF has returned 12.74% over the past 1 year, and 18.03% over the past 5 year. The past performance:

• Year 2015: 4.87% (YTD)
• Year 2014: 13.61%
• Year 2013: 32.48%
• Year 2012: 17.02%

The top 5 stocks are Apple Inc, Facebook Inc Class A, Walt Disney Co, Coca-Cola Co, and Google Inc Class A. Top 3 sectors are technology, consumer cyclical, and healthcare.

Pros:

• This Vanguard Growth ETF is an index fund. It has low expense fee.
• The fund has been performing well for the past 5 year.

Cons:

• None