While the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) remains a go-to choice for broad market exposure, some investors are looking beyond it for higher return potential in 2026. Using TipRanks Best Vanguard ETFs tool, we identified the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG), Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG), and Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) as potential funds, each offering the possibility of 30%+ upside for investors seeking stronger growth.
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According to TipRanks’ ETF analyst consensus—based on a weighted average of ratings for each fund’s holdings—VGT offers the highest upside at almost 32%, though it comes with a slightly higher expense ratio of 0.09%. Meanwhile, both VUG and VOOG offer similar upside potential of around 30%.
Let’s break it down.
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)
The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) offers investors focused exposure to the U.S. tech sector, with top holdings including Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), and Microsoft (MSFT). Thanks to this strong concentration in technology, the fund has the potential to deliver higher growth when the sector performs well. However, this focus also makes it more volatile than broader market ETFs. With a beta of 1.47, VGT tends to experience larger price swings compared to the overall market.
Overall, the fund holds 321 stocks and manages approximately $106.32 billion in assets.
Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)
The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) invests in large-cap U.S. growth stocks across sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer discretionary. While it leans toward high-growth companies, it still offers more diversification than tech-heavy ETFs like VGT. Notably, its top three holdings are the same as VGT’s—Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft.
With a beta of 1.25, VUG tends to be more volatile than the broader market, meaning it can deliver stronger gains during rallies but may also see sharper declines during market pullbacks.
Overall, VUG holds 154 stocks and manages total assets of approximately $187.34 billion.
Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG)
The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) tracks the growth segment of the S&P 500, focusing on large-cap companies with strong earnings momentum. Its top holdings largely overlap with VGT and VUG, along with other major names like Broadcom (AVGO) and Meta Platforms (META). Overall, VOOG holds 142 stocks and manages about $21.6 billion in assets.
Compared to VOO, VOOG is more concentrated, with its top 10 holdings making up nearly 60% of the portfolio. This means a significant portion of its performance depends on a smaller group of fast-growing companies. While this concentration can boost returns when these stocks perform well, it also raises risk—any weakness in a few key holdings can have a bigger impact.