Compare VOOG vs. VUG ETF performance

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Comparing 2 ETFs	Performance (January 12, 2026 - April 10, 2026)
VOOG -3.41% VUG -6.23%

Comparison analysis

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) and Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) belong to the US Large Cap Growth industry segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both VOOG and VUG distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 0.51% and 0.43% respectively. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. VOOG’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (14.14%), MICROSOFT-T (9.59%) and APPLE (6.41%). VUG’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (12.81%), APPLE (12.23%) and MICROSOFT-T (9.14%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07%, VOOG is more expensive than VUG, with 0.03%. VOOG has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$113M vs. +$785M for VUG. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +3.33bps (VOOG) and +3.41bps (VUG). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of VOOG and VUG, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

	VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities ISIN US9219325050	VUG Vanguard Growth ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities ISIN US9229087369


Product Type	Passive ETF	Passive ETF
Strategy	Long only	Long only
NAV	$435.21	$461.19
AuM	-	-
E/R	0.07%	0.03%
Rating

Provider	Vanguard	Vanguard
Investment strategy	The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the S&P 500 Growth Index, which represents the growth companies, as determined by the index sponsor, of the S&P 500 Index. The Index measures the performance of large-capitalization growth stocks in the United States.	The Vanguard Growth ETF employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, a broadly diversified index predominantly made up of growth stocks of large U.S. companies. 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.
Dividend policy	Distribution	Distribution


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Performance and flows	Perf. Flows	Perf. Flows
1 month	+0.80% To view, create a free account	-0.35% To view, create a free account
3 months	-3.41%	-6.23%
1 year	+36.68%	+31.18%
3 years	+92.38%	+89.52%
5 years	+82.11%	+74.21%
Month to date	+6.73%	+5.61%
Quarter to date	+6.73%	+5.61%
Year to date	-1.94%	-5.37%

Volatility and risk	1 year 3 years 5 years	1 year 3 years 5 years
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Exposure
Countries
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Number of holdings	139	150
Weight of top 15 holdings
Top 15 holdings	NVIDIA MICROSOFT-T APPLE ALPHABET INC-CL BROADCOM LIMITED ALPHABET INC-CL META PLATFORMS AMAZON.COM INC BERKSHIRE HATHWAY LILLY TESLA JPMORGAN CHASE MICRON TECHNOLOGY NETFLIX JOHNSON&JOHNSON To view, create a free account	NVIDIA APPLE MICROSOFT-T ALPHABET INC-CL ALPHABET INC-CL META PLATFORMS AMAZON.COM INC BROADCOM LIMITED TESLA LILLY VISA INCORPORATION COSTCO WHOLESALE MASTERCARD NETFLIX ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES To view, create a free account

Replication
Benchmark	S&P 500 Growth Index	CRSP U.S. Large Cap Growth Index
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Frequently asked questions about VOOG and VUG

How did VOOG and VUG perform in 2026?

As of 4/10/2026, VOOG has delivered a year-to-date performance of -1.94%, while VUG has returned -5.37%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: VOOG or VUG?

As of 4/10/2026, VOOG has recorded +€594M in net flows YTD, compared to +€2.89B for VUG since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: VOOG or VUG?

As of 4/10/2026, VOOG reported a 1-year volatility of 17.16%, whereas VUG registered volatility 17.35% over the same period.

How do VOOG and VUG differ in sector exposure?

As of 4/10/2026, VOOG is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 47.20%, Communication Services, weight 16.91% and Consumer Discretionary, weight 9.34%. The top sectors in VUG feature Information Technology, weight 52.00%, Communication Services, weight 16.50% and Consumer Discretionary, weight 12.56%.

How do VOOG and VUG differ in geographic exposure?

As of 4/10/2026, VOOG has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 98.50%. The top countries in VUG feature USA, weight 99.31%.

How do VOOG and VUG differ in terms of holdings?

As of 4/10/2026, VOOG include NVIDIA, weight 14.14%, MICROSOFT-T, weight 9.59% and APPLE, weight 6.41%. The top positions in VUG feature NVIDIA, weight 12.81%, APPLE, weight 12.23% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 9.14%.

Is VOOG or VUG more diversified?

As of 4/10/2026, VOOG holds 139 securities, with 67.81% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. VUG, by comparison, includes 150 holdings and has 70.28% concentrated in its top 15.

Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: VOOG or VUG?

As of 4/10/2026, VOOG has a trailing 12-month yield of 0.51%, while VUG offers 0.43%.

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