Vanguard Wellington U.S. Growth Active ETF (VUSG) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VUSG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VUSG
VUSG charges 0.35% annually. There are 78 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.38B | Mar 2019 | VUSG vs BBUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 365.00B | Jan 2004 | VUSG vs VUG | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.28B | Jun 2004 | VUSG vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 0.04% | 32.58B | Jul 2000 | VUSG vs IUSG | |
| iShares Morningstar Growth ETF | 0.04% | 3.25B | Jun 2004 | VUSG vs ILCG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VUSG
Among 199 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 88 | 15.25M | Dec 2021 | VUSG vs DARP | |
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | 85 | 87.48M | Jun 2016 | VUSG vs RFDA | |
| Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF | 84 | 59.00M | Jul 2018 | VUSG vs NACP | |
| Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF | 84 | 555.00M | Jul 2019 | VUSG vs HLAL | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | 82 | 632.73M | Feb 2015 | VUSG vs ROUS |
Top Performing VUSG Alternatives (YTD)
VUSG is at 4.42% YTD. There are 154 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 58.71%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | 58.71% | 29.99M | Oct 2025 | VUSG vs MEME | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 37.33% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | VUSG vs SGRT | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 27.43% | 87.87M | Feb 2020 | VUSG vs IQM | |
| Mango Growth ETF | 25.28% | 239.95M | Dec 2025 | VUSG vs GARY | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 25.27% | 33.97M | Mar 2025 | VUSG vs FMTM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VUSG
VUSG has 19.62% 1-year volatility. There are 187 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 7.10% | 39.10M | May 2017 | VUSG vs CCOR | |
| WisdomTree US LargeCap Dividend ETF | 8.97% | 6.04B | Jun 2006 | VUSG vs DLN | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.21% | 1.64B | Apr 2015 | VUSG vs QUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.52% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | VUSG vs DGRO | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.53% | 780.82M | Sep 2005 | VUSG vs PFM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VUSG
Among 199 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -5.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | -5.45% | 87.48M | Jun 2016 | VUSG vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 632.73M | Feb 2015 | VUSG vs ROUS | |
| WisdomTree US LargeCap Dividend ETF | -6.10% | 6.04B | Jun 2006 | VUSG vs DLN | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 251.20M | Aug 2017 | VUSG vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | VUSG vs DGRO |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 8.45% | 1.60T | Sep 2010 | VUSG vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | 8.72% | 2.20T | May 2001 | VUSG vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 63 | 22.48% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | VUSG vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 50 | 10.17% | 629.30B | Jan 2011 | VUSG vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 60 | 9.20% | 90.20B | Jun 2008 | VUSG vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 77 | 10.90% | 94.60B | Nov 2006 | VUSG vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 33 | -0.05% | 389.80B | Apr 2007 | VUSG vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | 6.56% | 124.70B | Apr 2006 | VUSG vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 82 | 11.62% | 238.00B | Jan 2004 | VUSG vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 50 | 10.91% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | VUSG vs VEA |
Often Compared With VUSG
Investors most often compare VUSG with EINC, FSKAX, IOO. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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