Vanguard, known for its broadly diversified funds, offers several ETFs that analysts believe could benefit from favorable market trends in the year ahead. Using the TipRanks Best Vanguard ETFs tool, we identified Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX), Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV), and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) as standout options with strong growth exposure and potential upside of 17% or more in 2026.
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According to TipRanks’ unique ETF analyst consensus, determined based on a weighted average of analyst ratings on its holdings, VOX, ESGV, and VOO are rated Moderate Buys. VOX ETF offers an upside of over 20%, while ESGV and VOO offer more than 16% upside.
Let’s take a look at these ETFs in detail.
Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX)
The Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) provides exposure to U.S. companies in the communication services sector, including telecom providers, media companies, and major internet platforms. It tracks the MSCI US Investable Market Communication Services 25/50 Index, which focuses on businesses involved in wireless services, entertainment, social media, and digital advertising.
Its top 3 holdings are Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Netflix (NFLX). In total, VOX has 116 stocks with total assets worth $6.03 billion.
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is a popular choice for investors who want exposure to large U.S. companies. The fund tracks the S&P 500 Index (SPX), which reflects the overall performance of the U.S. stock market.
Its largest holdings include tech giants such as Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), and GOOGL. Overall, VOO holds about 507 stocks and manages roughly $908.26 billion in assets.
Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV)
The Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) focuses on U.S. companies with strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The fund tracks the FTSE US All Cap Choice Index, which includes large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks that meet ESG criteria.
In terms of holdings, ESGV has 1,241 stocks with assets worth $12.37 billion. Its top 3 holdings are NVDA, AAPL, and MSFT. As these companies continue to grow earnings and benefit from long-term trends like AI and digitalization, the ETF can rise with them. Its broad diversification also helps capture market gains while reducing company-specific risk, which can support more stable long-term returns.