Vanguard ETFs are widely known for their low expense ratios, broad diversification, and long-term wealth creation potential. Using TipRanks’ ETF Comparison Tool, we looked at three low-cost options—Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG), Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI), and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) —which all offer potential upside of more than 15% for investors.
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All three ETFs come with an ultra-low expense ratio of just 0.03%, making them highly cost-efficient options for long-term investors. For investors looking at upside potential, VUG leads with a 21%% gain, followed by TI and VOO at 18% upside. Let’s break it down.
Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)
The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) invests in large U.S. growth stocks across sectors like technology, healthcare, and consumer discretionary. Its holdings lean toward faster-growing companies, but the fund still offers broader diversification than tech-heavy ETFs. Its top 3 holdings are Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), and Microsoft (MSFT). Overall, VUG owns 156 stocks with assets worth $215.95 billion.
However, with a beta of 1.25, VUG tends to move more sharply than the broader market — which means it can deliver bigger gains during rallies but also face steeper drops during pullbacks.
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a popular option for investors looking to gain exposure to large U.S. companies. It tracks the S&P 500 Index, which is widely seen as a key measure of the overall U.S. stock market and the broader economy.
In terms of holdings, VOO ETF is heavily weighted toward technology but also includes major exposure to financials, healthcare, consumer, and industrial stocks, giving investors broad, large-cap diversification. VOO holds 507 stocks with total assets worth $932.03 billion. Its top three holdings are NVDA, AAPL, and MSFT.
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)
The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) gives investors broad exposure to the entire U.S. stock market. The fund holds companies across large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks, making it a core building block for long-term portfolios. VTI is considered a safe option for long-term investors because it holds thousands of U.S. stocks, spreading risk across the entire market. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.03%.
Currently, VTI holds 3,473 stocks with total assets worth $626.39 billion. Its top three holdings are NVDA, AAPL, and MSFT.