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Vanguard Growth ETF

378.29 USD
-0.46
0.12%
At close Apr 30, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
384.52
+6.23
1.65%
1 day
-0.12%
5 days
4.42%
1 month
2.01%
3 months
-9.92%
6 months
-4.05%
Year to date
-7.65%
1 year
14.70%
5 years
109.79%
10 years
251.73%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
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: $91.3B [Q3] → $115B (+$23.5B) [Q4]

20% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 922 | Existing positions reduced: 769

11% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 378 [Q3] → 421 (+43) [Q4]

11% more funds holding

Funds holding: 2,198 [Q3] → 2,436 (+238) [Q4]

0.62% less ownership

Funds ownership: 65.43% [Q3] → 64.81% (-0.62%) [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
1 day ago
All-In on QQQ? These 3 ETFs Offer a Smarter Path to Growth
The Invesco QQQ ETF tracks the Nasdaq 100-Index and has been a strong gain winner over the past several years, with a 5-year annualized return of 20.5%.
All-In on QQQ? These 3 ETFs Offer a Smarter Path to Growth
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 day ago
13 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever
So you've got $1,000 in your pocket and you're looking to invest in stocks. A particularly easy -- and effective -- way to do so is via one or more exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which are funds that trade like stocks.
13 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
6 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.
VUG vs. QQQ: Which Growth ETF Will Lead Your Portfolio in 2025?
Neutral
The Motley Fool
6 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.
1 No-Brainer Vanguard ETF to Buy Right Now
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 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.
When Will the Ultra-Low-Cost Vanguard Growth ETF Return to Its Previous Highs?
Positive
The Motley Fool
4 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.
2 Simple ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold for a Lifetime
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month 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.
ETFs & Dollar-Cost Averaging: Simple Strategy for Long-Term Investing
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month 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.
2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $100 and Hold Forever
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.
These Are the 2 Best ETFs to Buy for April
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.
1 Unstoppable Vanguard ETF to Confidently Buy With $400 During the Stock Market Sell-Off
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