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Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) Stock Analysis
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) stock analysis covering valuation, fundamentals, technical indicators, risk, AIQ Momentum, analyst catalysts, dividends, and the current AIQ Score.
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) currently has an AIQ Score of 56/100, indicating a neutral setup. Quality is the strongest factor at 76/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 30/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
VUG at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close stock snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $87.37 |
| AIQ Score | 56/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Sell |
| Market Cap | $392.78B |
| P/E Ratio | 34.06 |
| Forward P/E | — |
| EPS | — |
| Revenue TTM | — |
| Dividend Yield | 0.34% |
| Beta | 1.23 |
| Volume | 5.18M |
| 52-week range | $69.63-$90.60 |
| RSI 14 | 40.58 |
| 50-Day SMA | $86.55 |
| 200-Day SMA | $82.30 |
| Analyst Price Target | — |
| Next Earnings | — |
VUG
OverviewVUG Stock Analysis Summary
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) currently has an AIQ Score of 56/100/100, indicating a neutral setup. Quality is the strongest factor at 76/100/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 30/100/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, VUG has AIQ Score of 56/100 with Quality base of 76/100 and fading Value at 30/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Quality (76/100) leads while Value (30/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · -0.99% stock 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 76/100, while Value is weakest at 30/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 76/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 76/100.
- - Price is +0.95% above its 50-day SMA.
- - Value is the current constraint at 30/100.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (23 vs 14).
Current Consensus
VUG's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Sell, with 14 buy, 8 neutral, and 23 sell votes. VUG's 14-day RSI is 40.58, which places the stock in a weaker momentum range. VUG's beta is 1.23, indicating greater market sensitivity than the broad market.
What Changed in VUG?
Recent score-change history is not available in the current snapshot. The page still shows the latest market-close evidence and timestamps.
What Would Change the VUG Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, earnings revisions strengthen, 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, analyst expectations deteriorate, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive catalyst or estimate-revision evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
VUG Research Cluster
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VUG Fundamentals
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VUG Technical Analysis
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VUG Stock Catalysts
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VUG Dividend Analysis
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VUG Financial Data
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VUG Risk Analysis
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VUG Stock News
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About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current stock evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of stock evidence, including momentum, valuation, 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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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Fundamentals Verdict
Value and quality should explain the score, not sit behind it.
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Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
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Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) Stock Analysis
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF has an AIQ Score of 56/100 in a Neutral regime. Quality is strongest at 76/100.
The main conflict is that quality leads at 76/100 while value lags at 30/100. Review the supporting factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
Beta is 1.23, above market sensitivity. Current price is $87.37 and RSI (14) is 40.6.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | VUG is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 56/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that quality leads at 76/100 while value lags at 30/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 53/100 · Value 30/100 · Quality 76/100 · Risk 76/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
| Checklist | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Factor strength | Pass | Quality is the strongest factor at 76/100. |
| Timing | Wait | Momentum is 53/100 and RSI (14) is 40.6. |
| Regime fit | Wait | VUG is in a Neutral regime at 56/100. |
| Risk control | Pass | Risk factor is 76/100 with beta 1.23 and annual volatility 17.86%. |
| Conflict | Wait | Current conflict: quality leads at 76/100 while value lags at 30/100. |
| AIQ Score | 56/100/100 |
| Price | $87.37 |
| Beta | 1.23 |
| RSI (14) | 40.6 |
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VUG Stock FAQ
What is VUG ETF price today?
VUG is currently shown at $87.37. 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 $90.60 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 1, 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 0.34% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 1, 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.