The Vanguard Growth ETF Is a Great Choice for Most, But I Like the Invesco QQQ Trust Better

The Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG) is one of the most popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs) around, and it's a great choice for many investors. The ETF tracks the performance of the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, which includes stocks representing the growth side of the S&P 500.Notably, the ETF holds around 166 stocks, while its value counterpart, the Vanguard Value ETF (NYSEMKT: VTV), carries 331 stocks, since fewer large-cap stocks are classified as growth stocks. Stocks will also sometimes bounce between the growth ETF and the value ETF. For example, last year, Broadcom was one of the top stocks in the value index, but it has since shifted to being a top-10 holding in the growth ETF.The Vanguard Growth ETF is very tech-heavy, with such stocks accounting for 58.5% of its portfolio. Its top three --  Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple -- represent almost 32% of its holdings.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool