Vanguard Growth ETF: A Compelling Investment Opportunity

If you're in the market for a compelling growth investment before 2025, consider the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG 0.91%). It's not a typical stock; it's an exchange-traded fund (ETF), a security similar to a mutual fund but traded like a stock. In many respects, it offers advantages over investing in a single growth stock.

Why Choose an ETF?

The key benefit is diversification. Investing in a single growth stock can be risky. Not all growth stocks achieve exponential gains. An ETF like VUG spreads your investment across a diverse portfolio of promising companies, reducing risk and increasing the likelihood of positive returns.

Historical Performance of the Vanguard Growth ETF

Review the ETF's long-term performance in the table below, compared to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF, a benchmark index fund.
ETF 5-Year Avg. Annual Return 10-Year Avg. Annual Return 15-Year Avg. Annual Return
SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: SPY) 15.98% 14.65% 14.64%
Vanguard Growth ETF 16.69% 17.25% 16.90%

Source: Morningstar.com, as of Sept. 9, 2025. ETF = exchange-traded fund.

Top Holdings of the Vanguard Growth ETF

The Vanguard Growth ETF holds a diversified portfolio of over 300 stocks, with significant allocations to leading technology companies, including Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, and other members of the "Magnificent Seven".
Stock Percent of ETF
Nvidia 12.64%
Microsoft 12.18%
Apple 9.48%
Amazon 6.72%
Meta Platforms 4.62%
Broadcom 4.39%
Alphabet Class A 3.34%
Tesla 2.69%
Alphabet Class C 2.67%
Eli Lilly 2.01%

Source: Vanguard.com. As of July 31, 2025. ETF = exchange-traded fund.

Important Considerations

Investing in the Vanguard Growth ETF provides exposure to companies like Nvidia, Apple, and numerous other innovative technology firms. However, growth stocks can be volatile. For optimal results, consider a long-term investment horizon.

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