VUG · Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF
Issuer: Vanguard
Launched in 2004, this passively managed ETF tracks the Morningstar US Large Cap Growth Index, providing exposure to large U.S. growth companies. Its growth-oriented holdings can deliver strong gains but are vulnerable to valuation compression and equity-market downturns. Five-year cumulative total return through November 11, 2026, with dividends reinvested, was approximately 66.4%. Its annual expense ratio is 0.03%.
ETF · US ETF average
Long-term returns ★★★★★★★★☆☆ Five-year cumulative total return near +66.4%.
Stability ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ Five-year maximum closing-price drawdown near 36.0%.
Costs ★★★★★★★★★☆ Very low annual expense ratio of 0.03%.
Upside potential ★★★★★★★★☆☆ Best full-year return: +46.83% in 2023.
Liquidity ★★★★★★★★★☆ Roughly $600M traded daily over the past year.
Performance
1-month total return: -7%
1-year total return: 4%
5-year total return: 66%
Stability
1-month MDD: -12%
1-year MDD: -15%
5-year MDD: -36%