| Metric | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $87.40 | Delayed · 2026-07-10 |
| Expense ratio | 0.04% | $4 per $10,000 / year |
| Index tracked | CRSP US Large Growth | Benchmark |
| Category | US large-cap growth | Asset class |
| Issuer | Vanguard | Fund sponsor |
| Inception | 2004 | Launched |
| 1-year return | +14.3% | Trailing 12 months |
| 3-year return | +21.9% | Annualized |
| 5-year return | +11.3% | Annualized |
| Volatility | +20.5% | Annualized, monthly |
ETF facts & returns · 2026-07-10
Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)
Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) is a US large-cap growth ETF from Vanguard that tracks the CRSP US Large Growth, with a 0.04% annual expense ratio. It has returned +14.3% over the past year and +11.3% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. It launched in 2004.
Share price
$87.40
Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio
0.04%
$4 per $10k / yr
1-year return
+14.3%
Trailing 12 months
5-year return
+11.3%
Annualized
Vanguard Growth ETF at a glance
Key facts and trailing returns for Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) as of 2026-07-10 — expense ratio, index, issuer, inception and 1-, 3- and 5-year performance.
What is the VUG ETF?
Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) is a US large-cap growth exchange-traded fund from Vanguard that tracks the CRSP US Large Growth. Launched in 2004, it lets investors buy a diversified basket in one trade, with an annual expense ratio of 0.04%.
How has VUG performed?
Vanguard Growth ETF has returned +14.3% over the past year and +11.3% annualized over five years as of 2026-07-10, with annualized volatility near +20.5%. Past performance does not predict future results.
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +14.3% |
| 3 years (annualized) | +21.9% |
| 5 years (annualized) | +11.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | +20.5% |
How much does VUG cost?
Vanguard Growth ETF charges a 0.04% expense ratio — about $4 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 Growth ETF (VUG) FAQ
What does the VUG ETF track?
Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) tracks the CRSP US Large Growth 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 Growth ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.04%, or about $4 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 return this year?
Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) returned +14.3% over the trailing twelve months and +11.3% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. Past performance does not predict future results.
How volatile is VUG?
Vanguard Growth ETF has an annualized volatility of about +20.5%, measured from monthly price moves. 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. Returns are computed from delayed end-of-day price history, retrieved 2026-07-10, and are illustrative. Not investment advice.
Fund facts are compiled from public issuer disclosures and may change; verify with
Vanguard. Returns and volatility are computed from delayed price history retrieved 2026-07-10
and are illustrative. Past performance does not predict future results. Not investment advice.