VUG
Vanguard Growth ETFETF · Broad Market$88.68−$0.05 (-0.06%)as of market close, Aug 6, 2026
VUG monthly returns
Vanguard Growth ETF has averaged 1.35% per month, positive in 63% of months. Month-by-month returns for Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) below, through August 6, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+1.3%
260 months
Best month
+15.1%
Apr 2020
Worst month
-17.8%
Oct 2008
Positive months
63%
of all months
Vanguard Growth ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +4.1% | |
| Jul 2026 | -1.1% | |
| Jun 2026 | -3.8% | |
| May 2026 | +7.7% | |
| Apr 2026 | +14.2% | |
| Mar 2026 | -4.6% | |
| Feb 2026 | -4.3% | |
| Jan 2026 | -1.3% | |
| Dec 2025 | +0.0% | |
| Nov 2025 | -1.6% | |
| Oct 2025 | +4.0% | |
| Sep 2025 | +5.2% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from VUG's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is Vanguard Growth ETF's average monthly return?
- Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) has averaged about 1.35% per month, positive in roughly 63% of months. The best month was Apr 2020 (+15.1%) and the worst was Oct 2008 (-17.8%).