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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
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S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
MillerKnoll, Chemours fall; Verint Systems, RH rise, Thursday, 3/28/2024
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S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
Walgreens books hefty charge as the drugstore chain adjusts the value of struggling clinics
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
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NYSEARCA:VUG

Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) Price, Holdings, & News

$344.20
-0.84 (-0.24%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$343.69
$345.35
50-Day Range
$315.12
$346.54
52-Week Range
$241.02
$348.88
Volume
707,573 shs
Average Volume
993,965 shs
Market Capitalization
$112.72 billion
Assets Under Management
$118.71 billion
Dividend Yield
0.44%
Net Expense Ratio
0.04%
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About Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:VUG)

Vanguard Growth Index Fund, formerly Vanguard Growth ETF, is an exchange-traded share class of Vanguard Growth Index Fund, which employs a passive management or indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the MSCI US Prime Market Growth Index (the Index). The Index is a diversified index of growth stocks of large United States companies. The Index represents the growth companies of the MSCI US Prime Market 750 Index. The MSCI US Prime Market 750 Index represents the universe of large-capitalization companies in the United States equity market. The Fund attempts to replicate the target Index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the Index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. The Fund may invest, to a limited extent, in stock futures and options contracts, warrants, convertible securities and swap agreements. Its investment advisor is Vanguard Quantitative Equity Group.

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Fund Details

Issuer
Vanguard
Fund Name
Vanguard Growth ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:VUG
Inception Date
1/26/2004
Fund Manager
Walter Nejman, Gerard OReilly

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index
Category
Size and Style
Focus
Large Cap
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
209

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$118.71 billion
Average Daily Volume
$860,190.70
Discount/Premium
0.18%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Advisor
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Distributor
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
Transfer Agent
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Virtu Financial

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
81
Put Options
34
Call Options
47
Short Interest
304,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
1.11
Creation Unit
25,000
Creation Fee
$350.00
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Vanguard Growth ETF Expenses

TypeVUGLarge Cap ETFsEquity ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.03%0.57%0.54%0.50%0.51%
Other Expenses0.01%0.29%0.54%0.64%0.58%
Total Expense0.04%0.63%0.70%0.74%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.19%-0.54%-0.69%-0.56%
Net Expense0.04%0.61%0.60%0.57%0.58%

Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) Holdings & Exposure

VUG Sector Exposure

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Key Executives

  • F. William McNabb III (Age 61)
    Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer,
  • Thomas J. Higgins (Age 56)
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Kathryn J. Hyatt (Age 58)
    Treasurer
  • Heidi Stam (Age 57)
    Secretary
  • Emerson U. Fullwood (Age 69)
    Independent Trustee
  • Rajiv L. Gupta (Age 71)
    Independent Trustee
  • Amy Gutmann (Age 64)
    Independent Trustee
  • JoAnn H Heisen (Age 63)
    Independent Trustee
  • Andre F. Perold Ph.D. (Age 63)
    Independent Trustee

Should I Buy Vanguard Growth ETF Stock? VUG Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vanguard Growth ETF:

  • The Vanguard Growth ETF has consistently outperformed the S&P 500 since February 2014, providing strong returns for investors.
  • Investors seeking exposure to large US growth companies can benefit from the ETF's passive management approach tracking the MSCI US Prime Market Growth Index.
  • The ETF offers a low-cost way to gain exposure to the largest growth businesses, making it an attractive option for cost-conscious investors.
  • With the Fund investing in stocks that make up the Index in similar proportions, investors can achieve diversified exposure to growth stocks of large US companies.
  • Investors can consider the current stock price of the Vanguard Growth ETF to make informed investment decisions based on recent market trends.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Vanguard Growth ETF for these reasons:

  • As with any investment in the stock market, there are inherent risks involved, including market volatility that can impact the ETF's performance.
  • While the ETF has shown strong performance historically, past performance is not indicative of future results, and investors should consider this when making investment decisions.
  • Investors should be aware that the ETF may invest in stock futures, options contracts, warrants, and other derivatives, which can introduce additional complexities and risks to the investment.
  • Changes in market conditions or economic factors can affect the performance of the ETF, and investors should stay informed about relevant developments that may impact their investment.
  • Investors should carefully assess their investment goals and risk tolerance before investing in the Vanguard Growth ETF to ensure it aligns with their overall investment strategy.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Vanguard Growth ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

VUG ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VUG shares performed in 2024?

Vanguard Growth ETF's stock was trading at $310.88 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, VUG stock has increased by 10.6% and is now trading at $343.98.
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What does VUG invest in?

Vanguard Growth ETF is a equity fund issued by Vanguard. VUG focuses on large cap investments and follows the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $118.71 billion assets under management.

What stocks does Vanguard Growth ETF hold?
What is the management fee for Vanguard Growth ETF?

Vanguard Growth ETF's management fee is 0.03% and has other expenses of 0.01%. The net expense ratio for VUG is 0.04%.

What other stocks do shareholders of Vanguard Growth ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vanguard Growth ETF investors own include Visa (V), Verizon Communications (VZ), AbbVie (ABBV), AT&T (T), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walmart (WMT), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Intel (INTC), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Home Depot (HD).

Who are Vanguard Growth ETF's major shareholders?

Vanguard Growth ETF's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Jones Financial Companies Lllp (5.87%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (2.69%), UBS Group AG (1.69%), TIAA Trust National Association (1.04%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (0.99%) and EP Wealth Advisors LLC (0.88%).

How do I buy shares of Vanguard Growth ETF?

Shares of VUG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSEARCA:VUG) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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