Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) has long been a go-to choice for investors seeking broad exposure to the U.S. market. However, as market conditions evolve in 2026, some investors are looking beyond the S&P 500 for higher growth opportunities. Using TipRanks’ Best Vanguard ETFs tool, we identified the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG), Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG), and Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) as potential funds, each offering the possibility of 20%+ upside for investors.
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According to TipRanks’ ETF analyst consensus—based on a weighted average of ratings for each fund’s holdings—VUG and VOOG offer upside of more than 21%. Meanwhile, VOX has upside potential of about 20.6%. All three exceed the roughly 18% upside projected for VOO.
Let’s break it down.
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 three holdings are Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), and Apple (AAPL). Overall, VOOG holds 146 stocks and manages about $24.13 billion in assets.
Compared to VOO, VOOG is more concentrated, with its top 10 holdings making up nearly 60% of the portfolio versus about 36.5% for VOO. This means VOOG relies more on a smaller group of high-growth companies, which can boost returns when they perform well but also increases risk if those key holdings weaken.
VOOG has a beta of 1.24, implying higher volatility than the broader market.
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. Notably, its top three holdings are the same as VOOG’s—Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft.
Overall, VUG holds 156 stocks and manages total assets of approximately $214.11 billion.
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.
Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX)
The Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) gives investors exposure to companies in the U.S. communication services sector, including telecom providers, media firms, and major internet platforms. The fund 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 holdings include Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Netflix (NFLX). VOX has the lowest beta among the three at 0.99, indicating slightly lower volatility compared to the broader market.