VUG is a Growth ETF from Vanguard holding 153 positions as of Mar 31, 2026, with $229.6B in assets and a 0.03% net expense ratio. Its largest positions are NVDA (13.3%), AAPL (12.3%) and MSFT (9.1%); the top 10 holdings account for 63.9% of the portfolio. By sector it leans Information Technology (51.9%) and Communication Services (16.5%). It yields 0.38% on a trailing-12-month basis.
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Holdings
- 153
- Net Assets
- $229.6BETF assets as of 2026-08-10
- Expense Ratio
- 0.03%per latest SEC prospectus filing
- TTM Yield
- 0.38%trailing 12-month distributions
Performance
- 1M
- +4.1%
- YTD
- +10.2%
- 1Y
- +18.2%
- 3Y (ann.)
- +24.1%
- 5Y (ann.)
- +13.0%
- 10Y (ann.)
- +17.8%
A $10,000 investment 10 years ago would be worth $51,589 today at the 10Y annualized rate. This is a backward-looking illustration, not a forecast. Project its future growth →
Total returns including dividends as of 2026-08-07. 3Y/5Y/10Y annualized. Past performance does not predict future results.
Sector Breakdown
| Information Technology | 51.9% |
|---|---|
| Communication Services | 16.5% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 12.5% |
| Health Care | 5.4% |
| Industrials | 5.2% |
| Other Sectors | 8.5% |
Top 25 Holdings
| # | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  NVDANVIDIA Corp. COM | 13.31% |
| 2 |  AAPLApple Inc. COM | 12.32% |
| 3 |  MSFTMicrosoft Corp. COM | 9.09% |
| 4 |  GOOGLAlphabet Inc. CAP STK CL A | 5.54% |
| 5 |  AMZNAmazon.com, Inc. COM | 4.59% |
| 6 |  AVGOBroadcom Inc COM | 4.40% |
| 7 |  GOOGAlphabet Inc. CAP STK CL C | 4.39% |
| 8 |  METAMeta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 4.15% |
| 9 |  TSLATesla Inc COM | 3.47% |
| 10 |  LLYEli Lilly & Co. COM | 2.60% |
| 11 |  VVisa, Inc., Class A | 1.65% |
| 12 |  COSTCostco Wholesale Corporation COM | 1.48% |
| 13 |  NFLXNetflix, Inc. COM | 1.36% |
| 14 |  MAMasterCard Incorporated CL A | 1.33% |
| 15 |  AMDAdvanced Micro Devices Inc. COM | 1.11% |
| 16 |  PLTRPalantir Technologies, Inc., Class A | 1.07% |
| 17 |  LRCXLam Research Corporation COM NEW | 0.90% |
| 18 |  ORCLOracle Corp. COM | 0.85% |
| 19 |  GEVGE Vernova Inc. COM | 0.80% |
| 20 |  MCDMcDonald's Corp. COM | 0.75% |
| 21 |  KLACKLA Corp. COM NEW | 0.66% |
| 22 |  TJXThe TJX Companies Inc. COM | 0.60% |
| 23 |  ISRGIntuitive Surgical Inc. COM NEW | 0.56% |
| 24 |  BABoeing Co. (The) | 0.53% |
| 25 |  APHAmphenol Corporation CL A | 0.53% |
Showing the top 25 of 153 holdings. See the full VUG holdings list →
VUG alternatives
The closest Growth ETFs to VUG by portfolio overlap — the share of weight both funds hold in the same securities.
| Fund | Overlap | Expense | Assets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 MGKVanguard Mega Cap Growth Index Fund | 86% | 0.07%pricier | $33.7B | Compare → |
 IWFiShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 85% | 0.18%pricier | $127.3B | Compare → |
 VONGVanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund | 84% | 0.06%pricier | $45.7B | Compare → |
 IWYiShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF | 82% | 0.2%pricier | $16.6B | Compare → |
 SCHGSchwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 79% | 0.04%pricier | $62.4B | Compare → |
 IVWiShares S&P 500 Growth ETF | 77% | 0.18%pricier | $77.3B | Compare → |
 IUSGiShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 75% | 0.04%pricier | $33.6B | Compare → |
 VOOGVanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund | 75% | 0.07%pricier | $27.2B | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VUG's expense ratio?
VUG has a net expense ratio of 0.03%, per its latest SEC prospectus filing. That works out to about $3 a year on a $10,000 investment.
How many holdings does VUG have?
VUG held 153 positions as of Mar 31, 2026, per its latest official holdings data.
What are VUG's top 10 holdings?
VUG's largest positions are NVDA (13.3%), AAPL (12.3%), MSFT (9.1%), GOOGL (5.5%), AMZN (4.6%), AVGO (4.4%), GOOG (4.4%), META (4.1%), TSLA (3.5%), LLY (2.6%). Together they account for 63.9% of the portfolio.
What is VUG's dividend yield?
VUG yields 0.38% based on its trailing 12-month distributions, as of Aug 7, 2026.
How big is VUG?
VUG has $229.6B in assets as of Aug 10, 2026.
What are good alternatives to VUG?
By portfolio overlap, the closest Growth ETFs to VUG are MGK (86% overlap), IWF (85% overlap), VONG (84% overlap). Overlap measures the share of portfolio weight both funds hold in the same securities.