1. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF offers exposure to 500 of the largest U.S. companies with average annualized returns of 13.6%.
2. The Vanguard Growth ETF focuses on fast-growing companies with annualized returns of nearly 16.3% over the past decade.
3. The Vanguard Information Technology ETF provides concentrated exposure to tech leaders with an annualized return of 21.6% over the past decade.
4. The Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF offers a balance of value stocks with an annualized return of 14.3% over the past five years.
5. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF provides international exposure with annualized returns of 13.8% over the past five years.

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