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Vanguard Growth ETF

457.62 USD
-0.80
0.17%
At close Aug 25, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
458.25
+0.63
0.14%
1 day
-0.17%
5 days
-0.86%
1 month
0.75%
3 months
10.52%
6 months
12.34%
Year to date
11.71%
1 year
21.84%
5 years
96.85%
10 years
365.72%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,429 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

92% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 173 | Existing positions closed: 90

20% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $92.8B [Q1] → $112B (+$18.8B) [Q2]

5% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 393 [Q1] → 412 (+19) [Q2]

2.0% more ownership

Funds ownership: 64.5% [Q1] → 66.49% (+2.0%) [Q2]

8% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 940 | Existing positions reduced: 871

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 2,407 [Q1] → 2,427 (+20) [Q2]

53% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $85.6M | Put options by funds: $182M

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VUG.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 13 articles about VUG published over the past 30 days

Neutral
The Motley Fool
4 days ago
5 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $500 and Hold Forever
With the stock market sitting near record highs, many investors may be tempted to wait for a pullback before buying any new shares. The problem is that waiting for a better price often backfires.
5 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $500 and Hold Forever
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
VUG: Buy For The Bubble
Growth stocks have regained leadership with VUG outperforming after a significant correction, and the AI megatrend is driving further upside potential. VUG offers efficient, low-cost exposure to mega-cap growth, with robust earnings growth and a strong tech focus supporting its investment case. Fed rate cuts are likely to provide additional tailwinds for growth stocks, potentially fueling a bubble reminiscent of the late 1990s.
VUG: Buy For The Bubble
Positive
The Motley Fool
6 days ago
A New Era of Investing: Can These ETFs Outperform the Market?
It can be a great feeling to invest in a stock and progressively see your investment value grow over time. However, with individual companies, there are more risks, so you need to do a deeper dive into a company's business before you buy its stock.
A New Era of Investing: Can These ETFs Outperform the Market?
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 week ago
Vanguard's Push Into Active Is Anything But Passive
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) are prime examples of what has been the bedrock of Vanguard's ETF strategy: offer low-cost, passive funds. That's amassed them insurmountable assets under management over the years.
Vanguard's Push Into Active Is Anything But Passive
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Think You Missed the Boat? Why These ETFs Are Poised for a Run.
Many of the best ETFs have delivered strong returns over the past year. The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ -0.48%) and Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG -0.34%) have gained more than 20% over the past 12 months, while the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO -0.24%) has rallied more than 15%.
Think You Missed the Boat? Why These ETFs Are Poised for a Run.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
The Best Growth Stock ETF to Invest $100 in Right Now
If you're like many investors, you either own or want to own the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, which are Apple, Amazon.com, (Google parent) Alphabet, (Facebook parent) Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla.
The Best Growth Stock ETF to Invest $100 in Right Now
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Less-Than-Expected Inflation in July: Growth ETFs to Gain?
CPI rose less than expected, boosting hopes for Fed rate cuts and sparking interest in top growth-focused ETFs like VUG and RPG.
Less-Than-Expected Inflation in July: Growth ETFs to Gain?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Three Rate Cuts Expected in 2025? ETFs in Focus
Fed officials signal possible rate cuts this year, boosting the appeal of growth-focused ETFs amid slowing labor market trends. Tap ETFs like VUG, RPG and VOOG.
Three Rate Cuts Expected in 2025? ETFs in Focus
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
3 Growth ETFs to Buy With $500 and Hold Forever
If you've been an investor for a while, then you already know growth stocks can be rewarding, but picking and monitoring them can also be a lot of work. Most growth industries evolve quickly and perpetually.
3 Growth ETFs to Buy With $500 and Hold Forever
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Fed to Cut Rates Ahead? Growth ETFs to Play
Weak hiring and rising jobless rates have San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly eyeing Fed rate cuts. If the Fed cuts rates soon, growth ETFs like RPG and IVW could benefit.
Fed to Cut Rates Ahead? Growth ETFs to Play
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