Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About VOOG

What does VOOG invest in?

The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF aims to replicate the performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Growth Index. This index is composed of companies within the broader S&P 500 that exhibit strong growth characteristics, acting as a key benchmark for the overall U.S. growth stock market. While offering significant potential for capital appreciation, its share value typically experiences greater fluctuations compared to funds focused on bonds. Consequently, it is best suited for long-term investors whose primary objective is substantial capital growth over an extended period. To ensure diversification, for three-quarters of its total assets, the fund adheres to specific limitations: it generally cannot acquire more than 10% of the voting shares of any single issuer, nor can it invest more than 5% of its total assets in the securities of any one company. These restrictions may only be relaxed if essential for accurately matching the composition of its target index. Importantly, these particular diversification rules do not apply to investments in U.S. government or agency obligations.

What is the expense ratio of VOOG?

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) charges an expense ratio of 0.07%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VOOG?

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) manages $26.10B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is VOOG actively managed or an index fund?

VOOG is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (VOOG's is 0.07%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was VOOG launched?

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) launched in September 2010 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VOOG performed?

VOOG's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.