VUG
Vanguard Growth ETF
VS
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO wins 6 of 9 categories
VOO wins 6 of 9 categories
VUG wins: 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return | VOO wins: Expense Ratio, YTD Return, Dividend Yield, Assets Under Mgmt, Holdings, Beta
MetricVUGVOO
Cost
Expense Ratio0.04%0.03%
Performance
1-Year Return33.15%28.72%
3-Year Return12.85%11.45%
5-Year Return18.42%15.28%
YTD Return3.45%5.41%
Income
Dividend Yield0.48%1.27%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$135B$982B
Holdings188503
Risk
Beta1.121.00

Top Holdings

VUG Top Holdings

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

VOO Top Holdings

Apple Inc7.1%
Microsoft Corp6.5%
NVIDIA Corp6.2%
Amazon.com Inc3.8%
Meta Platforms Inc2.7%

Fund Details

DetailVUGVOO
IssuerVanguardVanguard
CategoryLarge Cap GrowthLarge Cap Blend
BenchmarkCRSP US Large Cap GrowthS&P 500
Inception Date2004-01-262010-09-07

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VUG or VOO 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%. VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 5-year return of 15.28%. VUG for growth tilt, VOO for balanced large-cap
What is the expense ratio difference between VUG and VOO?
VUG charges 0.04% while VOO charges 0.03%. That's a difference of 0.01 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $1 per year.
Which has better returns, VUG or VOO?
Over the past year, VUG delivered higher returns (33.15% vs 28.72%). Over 5 years, VUG leads with 18.42% annualized.
Can I hold both VUG and VOO?
Yes, many investors hold both. VUG tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth while VOO tracks the S&P 500. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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