VUG
Vanguard Growth ETF
VS
QQQ
Invesco QQQ Trust
VUG wins 5 of 9 categories
VUG wins 5 of 9 categories
VUG wins: Expense Ratio, 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, YTD Return, Holdings | QQQ wins: 5-Year Return, Assets Under Mgmt | Tie: Dividend Yield, Beta
MetricVUGQQQ
Cost
Expense Ratio0.04%0.20%
Performance
1-Year Return33.15%30.82%
3-Year Return12.85%12.15%
5-Year Return18.42%18.92%
YTD Return3.45%3.12%
Income
Dividend Yield0.48%0.55%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$135B$312B
Holdings188101
Risk
Beta1.121.15

Top Holdings

VUG Top Holdings

Apple Inc12.8%
Microsoft Corp11.5%
NVIDIA Corp10.8%
Amazon.com Inc6.5%
Meta Platforms Inc4.8%

QQQ Top Holdings

Apple Inc8.9%
Microsoft Corp8.1%
NVIDIA Corp7.8%
Amazon.com Inc5.4%
Broadcom Inc4.9%

Fund Details

DetailVUGQQQ
IssuerVanguardInvesco
CategoryLarge Cap GrowthLarge Cap Growth
BenchmarkCRSP US Large Cap GrowthNasdaq-100
Inception Date2004-01-261999-03-10

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VUG or QQQ a better investment?
It depends on your goals. VUG (Vanguard Growth ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.04% and a 5-year return of 18.42%. QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust) has an expense ratio of 0.20% and a 5-year return of 18.92%. VUG is broader growth. QQQ is Nasdaq-100 concentrated.
What is the expense ratio difference between VUG and QQQ?
VUG charges 0.04% while QQQ charges 0.20%. That's a difference of 0.16 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $16 per year.
Which has better returns, VUG or QQQ?
Over the past year, VUG delivered higher returns (33.15% vs 30.82%). Over 5 years, QQQ leads with 18.92% annualized.
Can I hold both VUG and QQQ?
Yes, many investors hold both. VUG tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth while QQQ tracks the Nasdaq-100. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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