VUG — Vanguard Growth ETF
153 holdings · Vanguard · data as of 2026-03-31
Sector breakdown
Technology 51.5%
Communication Services 15.9%
Consumer Discretionary 12.4%
Health Care 5.1%
Industrials 4.7%
Financials 4.5%
Consumer Staples 1.7%
Real Estate 1.1%
Materials 0.7%
Energy 0.3%
Unclassified 2%
Sectors assigned via S&P 500 sector-ETF membership; small-cap and international holdings appear as Unclassified. See methodology.
Overlaps most with
VUG vs MGK 86.2% VUG vs IWF 84.7% VUG vs SCHG 79.1% VUG vs IVW 76.8% VUG vs VOOG 76.2% VUG vs QYLD 60.7%
Tax-loss harvesting partners for VUG
Investors harvesting a loss in VUG often look for a fund with similar — but not identical — exposure to stay invested without triggering the wash-sale rule. Overlap is one useful lens; funds tracking the same index are widely considered risky swaps regardless of ticker. Not tax advice — confirm with a professional.
| Candidate | Overlap with VUG | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| MGK Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF | 86.2% | similar exposure, different basket |
| IWF iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 84.7% | similar exposure, different basket |
| SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 79.1% | similar exposure, different basket |
| IVW iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF | 76.8% | similar exposure, different basket |
| VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 76.2% | similar exposure, different basket |