Vanguard Growth ETF trailing returns
Vanguard Growth ETF's 10-year return is +17.9% a year (CAGR) (+420.6% cumulative). How Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) has performed over the last day, week, month and year, over 5, 10 and 20 years, and since inception, through September 30, 2026 — cumulative and annualized, with dividends on or off.
Trailing returns by period#
To 2026-09-30. Annualized (CAGR) for windows of a year or more.
| Period | Path | Annualized | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | — | +0.2% | |
| 5 days | — | -0.2% | |
| 1 month | — | +1.8% | |
| YTD | — | +11.1% | |
| 1 year | +13.1% | +13.1% | |
| 5 years | +13.9% | +91.3% | |
| 10 years | +17.9% | +420.6% | |
| 20 years | +12.9% | +1037.4% | |
| Since inception (2004) | +11.8% | +1159.1% |
Growth of VUG
Actual index level (solid); dashed lines are each window's constant-rate path from start to today.
Methodology#
Trailing returns measure from the closest close about N years before the latest close (2026-09-30). Cumulative return is the total change over the window; annualized return is the compound annual growth rate (CAGR), shown for windows of a year or more. Total return reinvests dividends (from VUG's split- and dividend-adjusted closes); price return excludes them. See the year-by-year returns for the calendar breakdown. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
FAQ#
- What is Vanguard Growth ETF's 10-year return?
- Over the last 10 years, Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) returned about +17.9% a year annualized (+420.6% cumulative total return).
- What is Vanguard Growth ETF's 20-year annualized return?
- Over the last 20 years, Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) compounded at about +12.9% a year (+1037.4% cumulative).
- What is Vanguard Growth ETF's return since inception?
- Since 2004, Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) has compounded at about +11.8% a year — +1159.1% in total.