Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF Shares
VUG US IndexUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corp | NVDA | 13.33% | |
| Apple Inc | AAPL | 11.53% | |
| Microsoft Corp | MSFT | 8.76% | |
| Alphabet Inc Class A | GOOGL | 6.49% | |
| Broadcom Inc | AVGO | 5.2% | |
| Amazon.com Inc | AMZN | 5.11% | |
| Alphabet Inc Class C | GOOG | 5.11% | |
| Meta Platforms Inc Class A | META | 3.88% | |
| Tesla Inc | TSLA | 3.12% | |
| Eli Lilly and Co | LLY | 2.31% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (VUG) is a US Index ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.03% and $365B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp. The ETF currently yields 0.4% in dividends. Year-to-date, VUG has returned +7.98%. With an expense ratio of just 0.03%, it is one of the cheapest ETFs in its category.
The fund manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the target index, a broadly diversified index made up of the growth stocks of large U.S. companies, as determined by the index provider. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks that make up the target index.
FAQ — VUG
What is the TER of VUG (Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF Shares)?
VUG has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03 % per year. That sits below the us index category median (0.06 % across 14 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has VUG delivered?
Performance for VUG: YTD: +7.98 % · 3-year p.a.: +26.34 % · 5-year p.a.: +15.24 %. Over 5 years, VUG outperforms the us index category median of +10.75 % by +4.49 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of VUG?
The five largest positions in VUG are: NVDA, AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, AVGO. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does VUG pay dividends?
VUG has a current dividend yield of 0.40 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for VUG?
VUG is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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