Vanguard Growth ETF

VUG

Market cap $201B

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF can be a core investor holding. The Vanguard Growth ETF, Invesco QQQ Trust, and Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF are great ways to invest in tech leaders and AI stocks.

IWY charges a higher expense ratio than VUG. VUG holds more stocks and manages significantly larger assets under management.

The S&P 500 closed a winning year and is expected to climb as much as 20% this year.

There are technology ETFs that specialize in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, cloud computing, and more. However, the best way to invest $1,000 might be in a simple tech sector index fund.

The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) has been a stellar performer over the past three years. Given the current backdrop of healthy economic growth, strong earnings, and lower interest rates, the rally could continue.

The Vanguard Growth ETF and Invesco QQQ Trust are great growth index ETFs. The Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF is a nice AI-focused fund that also gives investors exposure to International AI stocks.

The artificial intelligence revolution makes growth stocks a must-have in portfolios. The Magnificent Seven stocks are driving much of the innovation and growth at the moment, but opportunities exist in smaller companies as well.

S&P 500 momentum and retail inflows set the stage for a potential 2026 rally, with ETFs offering ways to ride the bullish trend.

Growth ETFs are designed to earn higher-than-average returns over time. Because they can be more volatile in the short term, it's wise to maintain a long-term outlook.

VONG holds nearly 400 stocks with a slightly higher technology tilt than VUG and a marginally higher five-year total return. VUG remains the much larger fund by assets under management and has a slightly lower expense ratio.