VUG

Vanguard Growth ETF

$483.52
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📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of large-capitalization growth stocks.

Overview

ETF tracking Vanguard Growth ETF

Category Growth
Issuer Vanguard
Inception Date 2008-09-19
Market Cap $196.7B
Average Volume N/A
Dividend Yield 0.42%
52-Week Range $329.49 - $504.26
VWAP $482.75

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of large-capitalization growth stocks.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF employs a passively managed, full-replication approach to track the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index. It invests in a representative sample of stocks included in the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index.

✨ Key Features

  • Provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of large-cap U.S. growth stocks
  • Utilizes a low-cost, index-tracking approach to minimize expenses
  • Offers potential for long-term capital appreciation through investment in growth-oriented companies
  • Suitable for investors seeking broad exposure to the U.S. large-cap growth equity market

⚠️ Primary Risks

  • Market risk: The value of the ETF's holdings may decline due to general market conditions or other factors
  • Concentration risk: The ETF's performance may be more volatile due to its focus on the growth stock segment
  • Style risk: The ETF's growth-oriented investment style may underperform other equity market segments
  • Liquidity risk: The ETF's shares may trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value

👤 Best For

The Vanguard Growth ETF may be suitable for long-term investors seeking exposure to the U.S. large-cap growth equity market as part of a diversified portfolio. It may be particularly appealing to investors with a higher risk tolerance who are looking for the potential for capital appreciation over the long term.