S&P 500 Stability vs. Superior Growth: Is VOO or VUG the Better ETF for You?

The Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:VUG) stands out for its tech-heavy growth focus and higher recent returns, while the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) delivers broader diversification, milder risk, and a bigger dividend payout.Both VUG and VOO are heavyweight index ETFs from Vanguard, but they take different approaches: VUG focuses on large-cap U.S. growth stocks, while VOO tracks the S&P 500, encompassing the largest U.S. companies across all sectors. This comparison examines cost, performance, risk, and portfolio composition to help clarify which fund may be more suitable for different goals.Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool