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 67 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.26B | Jun 2004 | VUSG vs ILCB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VUSG vs VUG | |
| Invesco PureBeta MSCI USA ETF | 0.04% | 11.34B | Sep 2017 | VUSG vs PBUS | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 0.04% | 32.19B | Jul 2000 | VUSG vs IUSG | |
| iShares Morningstar Growth ETF | 0.04% | 3.21B | Jun 2004 | VUSG vs ILCG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VUSG
Among 187 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 90 | 267.72M | Aug 2017 | VUSG vs MFUS | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 89 | 495.57M | Oct 2017 | VUSG vs BIBL | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 88 | 170.29M | Mar 2025 | VUSG vs FMTM | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 88 | 33.20M | Dec 2021 | VUSG vs DARP | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | 88 | 656.33M | Feb 2015 | VUSG vs ROUS |
Top Performing VUSG Alternatives (YTD)
VUSG is at 1.35% YTD. There are 153 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 49.54%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 49.54% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | VUSG vs SGRT | |
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | 48.23% | 26.18M | Oct 2025 | VUSG vs MEME | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 37.46% | 117.69M | Feb 2020 | VUSG vs IQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Pure Growth ETF | 34.97% | 2.27B | Mar 2006 | VUSG vs RPG | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 32.56% | 170.29M | Mar 2025 | VUSG vs FMTM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VUSG
VUSG has 20.02% 1-year volatility. There are 171 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 7.55% | 39.10M | May 2017 | VUSG vs CCOR | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.16% | 1.50B | Apr 2015 | VUSG vs QUS | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.45% | 774.52M | Sep 2005 | VUSG vs PFM | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.49% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | VUSG vs DGRO | |
| T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF | 9.73% | 1.36B | Aug 2020 | VUSG vs TDVG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VUSG
Among 188 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% | 85.26M | Jun 2016 | VUSG vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 656.33M | Feb 2015 | VUSG vs ROUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 267.72M | Aug 2017 | VUSG vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | VUSG vs DGRO | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | -6.85% | 1.50B | Apr 2015 | VUSG vs QUS |
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 | 63 | 8.09% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VUSG vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | 8.90% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VUSG vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 60 | 22.82% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VUSG vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 62 | 13.40% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | VUSG vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 10.43% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VUSG vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 83 | 12.09% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VUSG vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 36 | 1.01% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VUSG vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 61 | 7.42% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VUSG vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 91 | 16.08% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VUSG vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 65 | 14.71% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | VUSG vs VEA |
Often Compared With VUSG
Investors most often compare VUSG with EINC, IOO, FSKAX. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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