Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF

VOOG

Market cap $22B

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 9, 2010.

RSP charges a higher expense ratio but offers a notably higher dividend yield than VOOG. VOOG has delivered stronger total returns over the past year and five years, but with a deeper drawdown.

The S&P 500 index gained 17% during 2025, but the S&P 500 Growth index soared by 21%. The S&P 500 Growth index invests in 216 of the best-performing growth stocks from the regular S&P 500 and disregards the rest.

Investing in ETFs can be a smart way to strengthen your portfolio with minimal effort on your part. Whether you're seeking greater diversification, above-average growth, or industry-specific exposure, the right ETF can transform your finances.

VONG and VOOG are among the best growth ETFs from the Vanguard powerhouse. Both VONG and VOOG charge the same low expense ratio and offer identical dividend yields.

The S&P 500 Growth ETF kicks the standard S&P 500 ETF up a notch. The Information Technology ETF is the best-performing Vanguard ETF over the past 10 years.

VOO charges a lower expense ratio and delivers a higher dividend yield than VOOG. VOOG has outperformed over the past year but experienced a deeper maximum drawdown over five years.

VOOG has delivered higher one-year and five-year total returns, but with deeper drawdowns and more volatility than VOO. VOO is broader, more diversified, and offers a higher dividend yield at a lower expense ratio.

VOOG has outperformed VOO over the past year, but it comes with a higher expense ratio and lower dividend yield. VOOG leans more heavily into technology stocks, while VOO offers broader sector diversification across the S&P 500.

Some growth ETFs are riskier than others, but all are designed to earn greater returns over the long term. From tech-focused funds to mega-cap growth ETFs, these investments can supercharge your earnings.