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Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) ETF Analysis
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) currently has an AIQ Score of 57/100, indicating a neutral setup. Quality is the strongest factor at 75/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 32/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
VUG at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $89.42 |
| AIQ Score | 57/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Sell |
| Fund Size | $391.54B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| Holdings Count | 150 |
| NAV | $88.62 |
| Asset Class | Large Cap Equity |
| Primary Exposure | Technology (57.75%) |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Domicile | US |
| Inception Date | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Distribution Yield | 0.39% |
| Beta | 1.27 |
| Average Volume | 6.45M |
| 52-week range | $69.63-$93.00 |
| RSI 14 | 46.12 |
| 50-Day SMA | $89.21 |
| 200-Day SMA | $83.81 |
| Risk Score | 72/100 |
| Momentum Score | 57/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | 32/100 |
VUG Long-Horizon ETF Performance
Trailing returns, growth of $10,000, drawdown history, and calendar-year returns from available daily closes.
| Period | Total return | Annualized | Max drawdown | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 9.76% | 9.77% | -16.71% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 3Y | 97.21% | 25.40% | -23.04% | Oct 20, 2023 |
| 5Y | 73.61% | 11.68% | -36.00% | Oct 22, 2021 |
| 10Y | 73.61% | 11.68% | -36.00% | Oct 22, 2021 |
Growth of $10,000
Indexed to the first available close in this history window.
Drawdown History
Peak-to-trough decline from each prior high over the available window.
Calendar-Year Returns
Full-year returns where available, with the current calendar year shown as YTD.
VUGVanguard Morningstar Growth ETF
Financial Services / Asset Management
Low Priority
Above Peers
Latest quote
- Momentum57
- Value32
- Quality75
- Risk resilience72
- Sentiment—
VUG ETF Analysis Summary
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) currently has an AIQ Score of 57/100, indicating a neutral setup. Quality is the strongest factor at 75/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 32/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, VUG has AIQ Score of 57/100 with Quality base of 75/100 and fading Value at 32/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Quality (75/100) leads while Value (32/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · 0.85% ETF move · VUG classified in Asset Management.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is VUG Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
VUG currently has a neutral overall setup. Quality is the strongest factor at 75/100, while Value is weakest at 32/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 75/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 72/100.
- - Price is +0.23% above its 50-day SMA.
- - Value is the current constraint at 32/100.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (24 vs 13).
Current Consensus
VUG's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Sell, with 13 buy, 8 neutral, and 24 sell votes. VUG's 14-day RSI is 46.12, which places the ETF in a neutral momentum range. VUG's beta is 1.27, indicating greater market sensitivity than the broad market.
What Changed in VUG?
The largest recent change in VUG is Momentum moving down by 1.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Quality remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the VUG Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, risk resilience improves, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, distribution or liquidity context deteriorates, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive market-context evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
VUG Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF.
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) ETF Analysis
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF has an AIQ Score of 57/100 in a Neutral regime. Quality is strongest at 75/100. Beta is 1.27, above market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | VUG is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 57/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that quality leads at 75/100 while value lags at 32/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 57/100 · Value 32/100 · Quality 75/100 · Risk 72/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Quality is the strongest factor at 75/100.
Momentum is 57/100 and RSI (14) is 46.1.
VUG is in a Neutral regime at 57/100.
Risk factor is 72/100 with beta 1.27 and annual volatility 17.92%.
Current conflict: quality leads at 75/100 while value lags at 32/100.
VUG Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
VUG ETF Analytics
VUG holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
VUG Technical Analysis
VUG technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
VUG ETF Market Context
Track VUG market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
VUG Distribution Analysis
VUG distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
VUG ETF Data
VUG available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
VUG Risk Analysis
VUG volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
VUG ETF News
VUG ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
VUG vs Broad Market ETF Peers
Current peer cohort: VUG · SCHG · IWF · TSLA · QQQ. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VUG Current ETF | 57/100 | 32/100 | 57/100 | 72/100 | 0.44 | 17.92% | Current |
| SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 57/100 | 33/100 | 60/100 | 75/100 | 0.47 | 16.70% | VUG vs SCHG |
| IWF iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 50/100 | 27/100 | 40/100 | 74/100 | 0.12 | 17.94% | VUG vs IWF |
| TSLA Tesla | 44/100 | 24/100 | 69/100 | 51/100 | -0.18 | 45.25% | VUG vs TSLA |
| QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust (Nasdaq-100) | 52/100 | 35/100 | 26/100 | 72/100 | 0.76 | 19.90% | VUG vs QQQ |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 21, 2026.
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About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current ETF evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of ETF evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
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A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Valuation exposure across the fund's holdings.
Quality context inferred from fund exposure and available evidence.
Trend, momentum, volume, and timing confirmation.
Resilience, volatility, beta, drawdown, and tail risk.
News and event pressure around the setup.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
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Checked Oct 21, 2026
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Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
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VUG ETF FAQ
What is VUG ETF price today?
VUG is currently shown at $89.42. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is VUG's 52-week high and low?
VUG's 52-week range is $69.63 to $93.00 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does VUG pay a dividend?
VUG's current distribution yield is 0.39% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying VUG?
Compare VUG's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.