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Vanguard Morningstar Growth Index Fund

VUG USUSExchange-Traded Fund
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About this fund

Vanguard Morningstar Growth Index Fund (VUG) is a Large Growth ETF managed by Vanguard Group Inc, listed on NYSE Arca, quoted in USD. It charges a 0.03% net expense ratio and holds $384.53B in assets as of Sep 27, 2026. The fund launched on Jan 26, 2004.

Benchmark
Morningstar US Large GrtTotal return, USD
Advisor
Vanguard Group, Inc. (via Vanguard Portfolio Mgmt)
Distribution
Quarterly
AUM
$384.53B
Expense Ratio
0.03%
Yield (12-mo)
0.35%
Morningstar Rating
Benchmark
Morningstar US Large Grt
52-Week Range
Avg Daily Vol
6.50M
Inception
Jan 26, 2004

Risk metrics

vs benchmark Morningstar US Large Grt · Total return, USD

3-year risk statistics are not currently available for this fund.

Risk statistics are 3-year, month-end-based.

Trailing returns

As of Sep 27, 2026
1D
+0.54%
1W
+2.47%
1M
+4.05%
3M
+9.62%
6M
+23.10%
YTD
+12.10%
1Y
+15.54%
3Y ann.
+26.37%
5Y ann.
+13.01%
10Y ann.
+18.04%

Calendar-year returns

Morningstar daily closes

Trading & liquidity

as of Sep 25, 2026

Avg Vol (1W)
6.02M
Avg Vol (1M)
5.06M
Avg Vol (3M)
6.50M
Avg Vol (1Y)
7.99M
Avg Spread
0.013%

Average daily share volume over each trailing window. Spread is the average bid-ask spread as a percentage of price — lower means cheaper to trade.

Top 10 holdings

Source: Morningstar

Fees & expenses

Net expense
0.03%
Gross expense
0.03%
Management fee
0.02%

Distributions

12-month yield

0.35%

Recent payments per share (USD)

Jun 26, 2026
0.0923 USD
Mar 27, 2026
0.0796 USD
Dec 22, 2025
0.0832 USD
Sep 29, 2025
0.0845 USD

Classification

Asset class
Equity
Strategy
Passive
Region
US
Factor
Growth
Issuer
Vanguard Group Inc
Branding
Vanguard

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Frequently asked questions

What is VUG's expense ratio?
Vanguard Morningstar Growth Index Fund charges a net expense ratio of 0.030%.
How large is Vanguard Morningstar Growth Index Fund?
VUG holds $384.53B in assets under management.
What index does VUG track?
Vanguard Morningstar Growth Index Fund tracks Morningstar US Large Grt as its primary benchmark.
When did VUG launch?
Vanguard Morningstar Growth Index Fund launched on January 26, 2004.
What currency does VUG trade in?
VUG trades in USD on NYSE Arca.

Fund information

Ticker
VUG
Performance ID
0P00002DBU
Inception
Jan 26, 2004
Domicile
USA
Base currency
USD
Listing currency
USD
AUM
$384.53B
Avg daily volume (3M)
6.50M

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