Compare VUG vs. QQQ ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (January 2, 2026 - April 1, 2026) |
VUG QQQ |
Comparison analysis Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) provides exposure to the US Large Cap Growth segment. Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) belongs to the US Large Cap segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both VUG and QQQ distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 0.45% and 0.48% respectively. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. VUG’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (12.81%), APPLE (12.23%) and MICROSOFT-T (9.14%). QQQ’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (8.74%), APPLE (7.85%) and MICROSOFT-T (5.81%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, VUG is cheaper than QQQ, with 0.18%. VUG has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$779M vs. +$33.34B for QQQ. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +3.52bps (VUG) and +1.70bps (QQQ). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of VUG and QQQ, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities ISIN US46090E1038, US46090E3018, US46090E2028 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $441.61 | $584.28 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
E/R | 0.03% | 0.18% | ||
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Investment strategy | 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. | Invesco QQQ is an exchange-traded fund based on the Nasdaq-100 Index®. The Fund will, under most circumstances, consist of all of stocks in the Index. The Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international nonfinancial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced quarterly and reconstituted annually. | ||
Dividend policy | Distribution | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | -4.41% To view, create a free account | -3.83% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | -9.10% | -4.59% | ||
1 year | +18.51% | +24.18% | ||
3 years | +79.96% | +85.71% | ||
5 years | +73.72% | +85.47% | ||
Month to date | +1.12% | +1.18% | ||
Quarter to date | +1.12% | +1.18% | ||
Year to date | -9.38% | -4.75% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 150 | 101 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | 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 | NVIDIA APPLE MICROSOFT-T AMAZON.COM INC TESLA META PLATFORMS ALPHABET INC-CL WALMART INC ALPHABET INC-CL BROADCOM LIMITED MICRON TECHNOLOGY COSTCO WHOLESALE NETFLIX ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES To view, create a free account | ||
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Frequently asked questions about VUG and QQQ
How did VUG and QQQ perform in 2026?
As of yesterday, VUG has delivered a year-to-date performance of -9.38%, while QQQ has returned -4.75%.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: VUG or QQQ?
As of yesterday, VUG reported a 1-year volatility of 23.04%, whereas QQQ registered volatility 22.79% over the same period.
How do VUG and QQQ differ in sector exposure?
As of yesterday, VUG is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 52.00%, Communication Services, weight 16.50% and Consumer Discretionary, weight 12.56%. The top sectors in QQQ feature Information Technology, weight 49.13%, Communication Services, weight 15.29% and Consumer Discretionary, weight 12.46%.
How do VUG and QQQ differ in geographic exposure?
As of yesterday, VUG has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 99.31%. The top countries in QQQ feature USA, weight 96.35%, Ireland, weight 1.72% and Canada, weight 1.07%.
How do VUG and QQQ differ in terms of holdings?
As of yesterday, VUG include NVIDIA, weight 12.81%, APPLE, weight 12.23% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 9.14%. The top positions in QQQ feature NVIDIA, weight 8.74%, APPLE, weight 7.85% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 5.81%.
Is VUG or QQQ more diversified?
As of yesterday, VUG holds 150 securities, with 70.28% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. QQQ, by comparison, includes 101 holdings and has 57.63% concentrated in its top 15.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: VUG or QQQ?
As of yesterday, VUG has a trailing 12-month yield of 0.45%, while QQQ offers 0.48%.
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