ATLASVanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.03% and the yield is 0.39%. The ten largest holdings are 64% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VUG
| Last price | $85.83 (+0.9%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $83.12 – $89.34 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.2% |
| Distribution yield | 0.39% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
VUG fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | US growth |
| Assets under management | $238B |
| Expense ratio | 0.03% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 5% |
| Inception | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the target index, a broadly diversified index made up of the growth stocks of large U.S. companies, as determined by the index provider. Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks that make up the target index.
VUG top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 12.99% |
| Apple Inc. AAPL | Technology | 12.85% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 10.39% |
| Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL | Communication Services | 5.39% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 4.98% |
| Alphabet Inc Class C GOOG | Communication Services | 4.33% |
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 4.14% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. META | Communication Services | 3.34% |
| Tesla Inc TSLA | Consumer Cyclical | 2.69% |
| Eli Lilly and Company LLY | Healthcare | 2.52% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VUG sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 57.6% |
| Communication Services | 14.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 11.3% |
| Healthcare | 4.8% |
| Industrials | 4.7% |
| Financial Services | 4.1% |
| Consumer Defensive | 1.4% |
| Real Estate | 1.0% |
| Basic Materials | 0.5% |
| Energy | 0.3% |
By region: North America 99.9%.
VUG returns and risk
| Year to date | +13.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +14.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +25.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +13.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +18.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 17.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.26 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VUG: frequently asked questions
What does VUG invest in?
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are NVIDIA Corporation (13.0%), Apple Inc. (12.8%), Microsoft Corporation (10.4%), Alphabet Inc Class A (5.4%), Amazon.com Inc (5.0%).
What is the VUG expense ratio?
0.03% a year: about $3.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VUG dividend yield?
0.39%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VUG go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 53%, with a likely range (50%) of $83.12 to $89.34 from $85.83 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VUG performed?
Year to date +13.2%, one year +14.2%, three years +25.6% a year, five years +13.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: US growth
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