Vanguard Growth ETFVUG
VUG
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Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
454% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 360 | Existing positions closed: 65
26% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $91.2B [Q3] → $115B (+$23.5B) [Q4]
20% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 923 | Existing positions reduced: 766
11% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 377 [Q3] → 420 (+43) [Q4]
11% more funds holding
Funds holding: 2,197 [Q3] → 2,434 (+237) [Q4]
0.64% less ownership
Funds ownership: 65.41% [Q3] → 64.77% (-0.64%) [Q4]
27% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $81.1M | Put options by funds: $111M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VUG.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about VUG published over the past 30 days
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
2 days ago
VUG vs. QQQ: Which Growth ETF Will Lead Your Portfolio in 2025?
The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) feature similar dividend yields and historical price performance.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
1 No-Brainer Vanguard ETF to Buy Right Now
Market turbulence has defined 2025's investment landscape as political brinkmanship over trade policy sent stocks on a wild ride. The initial shock of President Trump's aggressive tariff announcements triggered widespread selling, particularly in growth-oriented sectors with global supply chains and international revenue exposure.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
When Will the Ultra-Low-Cost Vanguard Growth ETF Return to Its Previous Highs?
Over the past decade-plus, growth stocks have been largely responsible for leading the major U.S. stock market indexes to new heights. Growth-driven exchange-traded funds (ETFs) -- like the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG -5.99%) -- have significantly outperformed the S&P 500.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
2 Simple ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold for a Lifetime
Just keep it simple. It's great advice that applies to many situations throughout life.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
ETFs & Dollar-Cost Averaging: Simple Strategy for Long-Term Investing
Dollar-cost averaging is a smart strategy to implement in the current economic landscape. Look at ETFs to make it easy.
Positive
The Motley Fool
4 weeks ago
2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $100 and Hold Forever
While many individual stocks have started to bounce back from this latest downturn, the major market indices, such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, continue to trade well below their recent highs. This represents a great opportunity for investors who have been on the sidelines to begin investing.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 month ago
These Are the 2 Best ETFs to Buy for April
Spring is in the air and April is the perfect time to spruce up your portfolio.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
1 Unstoppable Vanguard ETF to Confidently Buy With $400 During the Stock Market Sell-Off
The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.16%) index returned 25% (including dividends) in 2024, which was more than double its long-term average of 10.5%. However, the CRSP U.S. Large Cap Growth Index delivered an even better gain of 32% last year, thanks to its much larger holdings in soaring stocks like Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Amazon.
Negative
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
1 Top Vanguard Fund That Could Turn $50,000 Into Over $1 Million
The S&P 500 is down over 4% from the start of the year. While investors began the year with optimism, trade wars and tariffs have weighed on the outlook for the markets, for 2025 and beyond.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
VUG: Mag 7 Now The Lag 7, Better Valuation, Weaker Chart
US large-cap growth stocks, particularly the Russell 1000 Growth Index, are in correction territory, with the "Lag 7" stocks all down year-to-date. VUG's valuation has improved, but its technical chart shows a possible bear flag, indicating caution despite a 10% selloff. Key events for VUG's top holdings, including Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, could drive volatility ahead of Q1 earnings reports.
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