VUG vs VOO
VUG (Vanguard Growth ETF) holds the growth half of the US large-cap market; VOO holds the whole S&P 500. VUG is more concentrated in the largest growth names, so it runs hotter in growth-led markets and colder when value leads. Data as of close
| VUG | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest price | $89.79 | $708.43 |
| Daily change | -0.09% | +0.49% |
| Performance 1M | +3.14% | +2.20% |
| Performance YTD | +10.40% | +12.84% |
| Performance 1Y | +13.24% | +16.39% |
| Trailing 12-mo yield | 1.29% | 1.05% |
| Tracks | — | S&P 500 |
Frequently asked questions
Is VUG the same as VOO?
No — VUG (Vanguard Growth ETF) holds the growth half of the US large-cap market; VOO holds the whole S&P 500. VUG is more concentrated in the largest growth names, so it runs hotter in growth-led markets and colder when value leads.
Which has performed better this year, VUG or VOO?
Year to date (as of 2026-10-15): VUG +10.40% vs VOO +12.84%. Past performance is a fact about the past, not a forecast.
Which yields more, VUG or VOO?
Summing each fund's last twelve months of distributions (4 for VUG, 4 for VOO) against the latest prices: VUG 1.29% vs VOO 1.05% trailing 12-month yield (as of 2026-10-15). Trailing yield moves with prices and is not a forecast.
See also: VUG dividends VOO holdings VOO dividends
Prices/performance: Databento EQUS.MINI (EOD) · yields from issuer-published distributions · overlap from our computed index weights. We hold no expense-ratio data — check each issuer for fees. Informational only — not financial advice.