Vanguard Wellington U.S. Growth Active ETF (VUSG) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VUSG
VUSG charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VUSG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | VUSG vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | VUSG vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | VUSG vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | VUSG vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | VUSG vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VUSG
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | VUSG vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | VUSG vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | VUSG vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | VUSG vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | VUSG vs IOO |
Top Performing VUSG Alternatives (YTD)
VUSG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | VUSG vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | VUSG vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | VUSG vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | VUSG vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | VUSG vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VUSG
VUSG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | VUSG vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | VUSG vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | VUSG vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | VUSG vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | VUSG vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VUSG
VUSG alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | VUSG vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | VUSG vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | VUSG vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | VUSG vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | VUSG vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VUSG vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VUSG vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VUSG vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VUSG vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VUSG vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VUSG vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VUSG vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VUSG vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VUSG vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 2.75% | Jul 20, 2007 | VUSG vs VEA |
Often Compared With VUSG
What investors most often compare with VUSG, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45 | -6.77% | — | VUSG vs FSKAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 94 | 0.99% | Oct 12, 2012 | VUSG vs VTIP | |
| VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 33 | 3.70% | Apr 18, 2017 | VUSG vs VSDA |
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