Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)
The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) is a passive exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is managed by Vanguard. It tracks the investment results of the CRSP U.S. Large Cap Growth Index, which is designed to measure the performance of large-capitalization growth stocks in the U.S. stock market.
VUG was launched on January 26, 2004, with a relatively low expense ratio of 0.04%. As a passive fund, VUG aims to replicate the performance of the index it tracks rather than actively selecting and trading individual securities. This means that the fund's holdings and investment strategy are determined by the makeup of the underlying index.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US9229087369 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 922908736 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Index Tracked | CRSP U.S. Large Cap Growth Index |
| ETF Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
The Vanguard Growth ETF has an expense ratio of 0.04% which is considered to be low.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Growth ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Compare to other instruments
Popular comparisons: VUG vs. QQQ, VUG vs. VOO, VUG vs. SCHG, VUG vs. VGT, VUG vs. VTI, VUG vs. VOOG, VUG vs. VTV, VUG vs. VONG, VUG vs. SPYG, VUG vs. MGK
Return
Vanguard Growth ETF had a return of 41.25% year-to-date (YTD) and 29.01% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Growth ETF had an annualized return of 13.99%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 9.87%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 41.25% | 19.67% |
| 1 month | 10.30% | 8.42% |
| 6 months | 10.75% | 7.29% |
| 1 year | 29.01% | 12.71% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 16.20% | 10.75% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 13.99% | 9.87% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.17% | 6.91% | 3.36% | -1.09% | -5.74% | -1.76% | 11.61% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 1.63 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 0.91 |
Dividend History
Vanguard Growth ETF granted a 0.56% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.67 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.67 | $1.50 | $1.54 | $1.68 | $1.74 | $1.77 | $1.61 | $1.55 | $1.39 | $1.26 | $1.11 | $1.07 |
Dividend yield | 0.56% | 0.70% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 0.95% | 1.32% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.30% | 1.21% | 1.19% | 1.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Growth ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 |
| 2012 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 |
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Growth ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Growth ETF was 50.68%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 485 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.68% | Nov 1, 2007 | 339 | Mar 9, 2009 | 485 | Feb 8, 2011 | 824 |
| -35.61% | Nov 22, 2021 | 240 | Nov 3, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -31.78% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 53 | Jun 8, 2020 | 76 |
| -22.34% | Oct 2, 2018 | 58 | Dec 24, 2018 | 73 | Apr 10, 2019 | 131 |
| -18.46% | Jul 8, 2011 | 61 | Oct 3, 2011 | 84 | Feb 2, 2012 | 145 |
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Growth ETF volatility is 3.27%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Alternatives
| Symbol | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Ret. | 10Y Ann. Ret. | Div. Yield | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGK | Dec 17, 2007 | 0.07% | 46.4% | 14.8% | 0.5% | -48.4% | 1.8 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 3.1 | 4.0% |
| QQQ | Mar 10, 1999 | 0.20% | 47.1% | 17.5% | 0.6% | -83.0% | 1.8 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 4.2% |
| SCHG | Dec 11, 2009 | 0.04% | 44.2% | 14.8% | 0.4% | -34.6% | 1.8 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 4.0% |
| SPY | Jan 22, 1993 | 0.09% | 21.4% | 11.9% | 1.4% | -55.2% | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 3.6% |
| SPYG | Sep 25, 2000 | 0.04% | 25.8% | 13.3% | 1.1% | -67.8% | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 3.5% |
| VGT | Jan 26, 2004 | 0.10% | 46.3% | 19.8% | 0.7% | -54.6% | 1.7 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 5.0% |
| VONG | Sep 20, 2010 | 0.08% | 37.2% | 14.8% | 0.7% | -32.7% | 1.6 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 3.7% |
| VOO | Sep 7, 2010 | 0.03% | 21.5% | 11.9% | 1.5% | -34.0% | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 3.6% |
| VOOG | Sep 7, 2010 | 0.10% | 25.7% | 13.2% | 1.0% | -32.7% | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 3.6% |
| VTI | May 24, 2001 | 0.03% | 20.7% | 11.3% | 1.5% | -55.5% | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 4.0% |
| VTV | Jan 26, 2004 | 0.04% | 4.9% | 9.6% | 2.6% | -59.3% | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 4.1% |
| VV | Jan 27, 2004 | 0.04% | 22.4% | 11.9% | 1.4% | -54.8% | 1.1 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 3.6% |