Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF
VUGNYSEARCAVanguardEquity
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $234.95B
- Expense ratio
- 0.03%
- Dividend yield
- 0.40%
- Holdings
- 151
- 52-week range
- $69.63$505.38
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 5.64M
VUG ETF: Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $86.43 - $87.31 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $505.38 |
| 52-Week Low | $69.63 |
| Open | $86.74 |
| Volume (last close) | 5.54M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 5.64M |
| 1 Day Change | −2.52% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −3.43% |
| 6 Month Change | +6.25% |
| YTD Change | −82.07% |
| 1 Year Change | −82.03% |
| 5 Year Change | −71.55% |
| 10 Year Change | −21.49% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.35 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.40% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +1.53% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 3 |
| Assets (AUM) | $234.95B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| Total Holdings | 151 |
| Inception Date | Jan 25, 2004 |
| 50-Day MA | $89.20 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $106.11 |
| RSI | 43.05 |
| Stochastic %K | 20.93 |
| Stochastic %D | 17.34 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
VUG at a Glance
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) is an equity ETF from Vanguard, launched in January 2004. It manages $234.95B in assets and charges a 0.03% expense ratio, about $3 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 151 positions. The largest are NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 13.62%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 12.49%) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 10.12%). The top 10 holdings make up 65.0% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (57.8%), Communication Services (14.5%) and Consumer Discretionary (11.3%). 99.8% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 0.40% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $0.35 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is down 82.0% over one year, down 71.6% over five years and down 21.5% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF
What is the current price of VUG?
The latest VUG price is $86.76 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $69.63–$505.38. The share price is down 82.0% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for VUG?
VUG's annual expense ratio is 0.03%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does VUG pay dividends?
Yes, VUG pays a 0.40% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 28, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of VUG?
As of Oct 4, 2026, VUG's largest holdings are NVIDIA Corporation (13.6%), Apple Inc. (12.5%), Microsoft Corporation (10.1%) (combined weight: 36.2%). The fund holds 151 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does VUG compare to similar ETFs?
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