| Metric | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $91.17 | Delayed · 2026-10-02 |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% | $3 per $10,000 / year |
| Index tracked | Morningstar US Large Cap Growth Index | Benchmark |
| Category | US large-cap growth | Asset class |
| Issuer | Vanguard | Fund sponsor |
| Inception | 2004 | Launched |
| 1-year price return | +14.0% | Sep 30, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026 |
| 3-year price return (annualized) | +26.1% | Sep 29, 2023 to Oct 2, 2026 |
| 5-year price return (annualized) | +13.5% | Sep 30, 2021 to Oct 2, 2026 |
| Volatility | 20.4% | Annualized, last 60 complete monthly price returns |
ETF facts & returns · 2026-10-02
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG)
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) is a US large-cap growth ETF from Vanguard that tracks the Morningstar US Large Cap Growth Index, with a 0.03% annual expense ratio. It has a 1-year price return of +14.0% (Sep 30, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026) and a 5-year annualized price return of +13.5%, based on delayed price data as of 2026-10-02. It launched in 2004.
Share price
$91.17
Delayed · 2026-10-02
Expense ratio
0.03%
$3 per $10k / yr
1-year price return
+14.0%
Sep 30, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026
5-year price return (annualized)
+13.5%
Sep 30, 2021 to Oct 2, 2026
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF at a glance
Key facts and trailing price returns for Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) as of 2026-10-02 — expense ratio, index, issuer, inception and 1-, 3- and 5-year performance.
What is the VUG ETF?
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) is a US large-cap growth exchange-traded fund from Vanguard that tracks the Morningstar US Large Cap Growth Index. Launched in 2004, it lets investors buy a diversified basket in one trade, with an annual expense ratio of 0.03%.
How has VUG performed?
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF had a price return of +14.0% from Sep 30, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026 and +13.5% annualized over five years from Sep 30, 2021 to Oct 2, 2026, as of 2026-10-02, with annualized volatility near 20.4%. Past performance does not predict future results.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| 1-year price return | +14.0% |
| 3-year price return (annualized) | +26.1% |
| 5-year price return (annualized) | +13.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.4% |
How much does VUG cost?
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF charges a 0.03% expense ratio — about $3 a year on a $10,000 position. Lower fees leave more of the fund's return with investors, which compounds over long holding periods.
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) FAQ
What does the VUG ETF track?
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) tracks the Morningstar US Large Cap Growth Index and is classified as a US large-cap growth fund. It is issued by Vanguard and launched in 2004, giving investors diversified exposure through a single exchange-traded fund.
What is the VUG expense ratio?
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.03%, or about $3 per $10,000 invested each year. The expense ratio is deducted from fund assets and directly reduces your net return over time.
What is the VUG price return over the past year?
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) had a price return of +14.0% from Sep 30, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026 and +13.5% annualized over five years (Sep 30, 2021 to Oct 2, 2026), based on delayed price data as of 2026-10-02; distributions are excluded. Past performance does not predict future results.
How volatile is VUG?
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF has an annualized volatility of about 20.4%, measured from the last 60 complete monthly price returns. Higher volatility means larger swings in value. Volatility describes past risk and is not a forecast.
Where does this VUG data come from?
Fund facts (expense ratio, index, issuer, inception) are compiled from public issuer disclosures; verify them with Vanguard. Price returns (distributions excluded) are computed from delayed end-of-day price history, retrieved 2026-10-02, and are illustrative. Not investment advice.
Fund facts are compiled from public issuer disclosures and may change; verify with
Vanguard. Returns are price returns (distributions excluded) and, with volatility, are computed from delayed price history retrieved 2026-10-02: the 1-year figure covers Sep 30, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026; the 3-year figure covers Sep 29, 2023 to Oct 2, 2026; the 5-year figure covers Sep 30, 2021 to Oct 2, 2026, each annualized over the actual days (multi-year figures start from a month-end close). Volatility uses the last 60 complete monthly price returns.
They are illustrative. Past performance does not predict future results. Not investment advice.
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