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Vanguard Growth ETF

471.51 USD
+1.62
0.34%
At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
471.30
-0.21
0.04%
1 day
0.34%
5 days
1.41%
1 month
1.85%
3 months
11.17%
6 months
25.1%
Year to date
15.1%
1 year
26%
5 years
108.5%
10 years
356.09%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,462 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

90% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 177 | Existing positions closed: 93

20% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $93.3B [Q1] → $112B (+$18.3B) [Q2]

5% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 395 [Q1] → 414 (+19) [Q2]

1.68% more ownership

Funds ownership: 64.86% [Q1] → 66.54% (+1.68%) [Q2]

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 2,411 [Q1] → 2,444 (+33) [Q2]

7% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 942 | Existing positions reduced: 879

21% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $165M | Put options by funds: $208M

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 18 articles about VUG published over the past 30 days

Positive
MarketBeat
2 days ago
Vanguard's VUG ETF: The Ultimate Growth ETF for Your Portfolio
Large-cap growth stocks continue to command attention in a market captivated by innovation and technological advancement. As trends like artificial intelligence (AI) reshape industries, funds positioned at the heart of this transformation are thriving.
Vanguard's VUG ETF: The Ultimate Growth ETF for Your Portfolio
Positive
The Motley Fool
7 days ago
The Best Growth ETF to Invest $2,000 in Right Now
For the past 10 to 15 years, growth stocks have been the driving force in the stock market. For good reason, too.
The Best Growth ETF to Invest $2,000 in Right Now
Positive
The Motley Fool
7 days ago
The Best Vanguard ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
If you're a new investor looking to put $1,000 to work in the market right now, one of the best places to start is with an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The reason is because ETFs give you instant diversification without the need to research and pick individual stocks.
The Best Vanguard ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
Positive
Seeking Alpha
7 days ago
Portfolio Review: 3 Stocks And 3 ETFs I'm Buying To Boost My Passive Income
Given heightened economic uncertainty, I am leaning more defensive and sticking with my dividend growth investing strategy, emphasizing diversification and income stability. The frozen housing market, soft labor conditions, and stagnating consumer spending signal potential economic weakness, despite optimism in select sectors like tech. My ETF portfolio review shows shifting leadership, with midstream energy outperforming previously, but preferreds and tech-focused ETFs now leading as trends evolve.
Portfolio Review: 3 Stocks And 3 ETFs I'm Buying To Boost My Passive Income
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 days ago
Is Turning to Growth ETFs a Smart Move Now?
Rate cut bets, record highs and strong earnings power growth ETFs like VUG, IWF, IVW, SPYG and IUSG into the spotlight.
Is Turning to Growth ETFs a Smart Move Now?
Positive
The Motley Fool
9 days ago
2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $100 and Hold Forever
When the market is near all-time highs, it is easy to think the smart move is to sit tight and wait for a pullback. The problem is that waiting rarely pays off.
2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $100 and Hold Forever
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
10 days ago
3 ETFs Trouncing the S&P 500's Long-Term Gains
Nearly every financial article you read will tell you the same thing.
3 ETFs Trouncing the S&P 500's Long-Term Gains
Neutral
The Motley Fool
11 days ago
If You'd Invested $1,000 in the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
It's been a pretty strong decade for the stock market as a whole, with the benchmark S&P 500 index more than quadrupling investors' money. However, some areas of the stock market have performed even better.
If You'd Invested $1,000 in the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Neutral
The Motley Fool
15 days ago
3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever
When the market is on a tear, it's tempting to hold back and wait for a pullback. The problem is that waiting usually works against you.
3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever
Positive
Seeking Alpha
16 days ago
VUG: Growth Stocks Are Priced For Perfection, Not For Returns
Growth stocks are soaring, but current valuations echo the late 1990s and the Nifty Fifty bubble in the early 1970s, raising concerns about sustainability. Predicting market moves or macro events is futile; long-term success comes from buying quality businesses below intrinsic value. Average investors underperform by chasing narratives and short-term trends instead of focusing on valuation and fundamentals.
VUG: Growth Stocks Are Priced For Perfection, Not For Returns
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