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Style Comparison

Value vs growth investing styles explained

VTV

Vanguard Value ETF

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Vanguard

Overview

Tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Value Index, providing exposure to large-cap value stocks with lower price-to-earnings ratios and higher dividend yields.

InceptionJanuary 2004
Assets Under Management
$118.5B
Total Holdings342

Cost & Efficiency

Expense Ratio
0.04%
$400 per year on a $10,000 investment
Turnover Ratio
8%
Dividend Yield
+224.0%

Top Holdings

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B4.8%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.3.7%
Exxon Mobil Corp.3.2%
UnitedHealth Group Inc.2.9%
Johnson & Johnson2.4%
Procter & Gamble Co.2.2%
Chevron Corp.2.0%
Walmart Inc.1.9%
Bank of America Corp.1.8%
Merck & Co. Inc.1.7%

Historical Performance

Past performance doesn't guarantee future results

YTD
+2.8%
1 Yr
+18.2%
3 Yr
+7.4%
5 Yr
+11.8%
10 Yr
+10.2%
Data as of January 2026

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Last updated: February 2026

VUG

Vanguard Growth ETF

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Vanguard

Overview

Tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, providing exposure to large-cap growth stocks with higher growth potential and typically higher valuations.

InceptionJanuary 2004
Assets Under Management
$145.8B
Total Holdings199

Cost & Efficiency

Expense Ratio
0.04%
$400 per year on a $10,000 investment
Turnover Ratio
8%
Dividend Yield
+52.0%

Top Holdings

Apple Inc.13.8%
Microsoft Corp.12.4%
NVIDIA Corp.10.2%
Amazon.com Inc.6.8%
Meta Platforms Inc.4.1%
Alphabet Inc. Class A3.9%
Alphabet Inc. Class C3.6%
Tesla Inc.3.2%
Eli Lilly and Co.2.8%
Broadcom Inc.2.4%

Historical Performance

Past performance doesn't guarantee future results

YTD
+1.8%
1 Yr
+31.2%
3 Yr
+11.4%
5 Yr
+18.2%
10 Yr
+15.8%
Data as of January 2026

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Last updated: February 2026

Why This Matters

Expense ratios compound over decades. A difference of just 0.10% on a $100,000 investment equals roughly $10,000 less over 30 years. That's your money working for fund managers instead of you. See the Fee Trap calculator →