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The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) is a passively managed exchange-traded fund that aims to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market. Large cap companies are seen as a more stable option with predictable cash flows, and growth stocks are known for their faster growth rates and higher valuations. VUG has low costs and has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.58%. It holds the heaviest allocation to the Information Technology sector and has top holdings in companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. The ETF has seen a gain of about 46.58% so far this year. It has a medium risk level with a beta of 1.10 and standard deviation of 23.32%. It is ranked as a 2 (Buy) for expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum. There are also alternative ETFs available in the market for investors. The article provides a link to the Zacks ETF Center for more information. It also offers a free Fund Newsletter for key ETF info, and recommendations from Zacks Investment Research. The article concludes by providing additional resources and links related to the Vanguard Growth ETF.



Original: Should Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) Be on Your Investing Radar?