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Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.

Since its inception, the Vanguard Growth ETF has bested the return of the S&P 500. Yet, most of the top Vanguard Growth ETF and S&P 500 holdings are the same.

ETFs are low-effort investments that help build an instantly diversified portfolio. Growth ETFs carry more risk, but they're also designed to beat the market over time.

Investing in an broad-market index fund provides instant diversification and excellent odds of long-term growth. Investing in a large-cap growth fund provides similar benefits with a bit more risk and potential for higher returns.

Low-cost index funds are an easy way to build wealth. Vanguard, a top fund family, offers an array of high-performance ETFs with ultra-low expense ratios.

You don't have to pick individual stocks to get closer to your financial goals. ETFs can do the job just fine as they offer portfolio diversification.

Don't assume you've missed the boat on the market's recovery -- some recoveries last years. Distributing your money across ETFs with different strategies can help you broaden your exposure.

The article discusses the potential for continued momentum in growth stocks and why VUG is an excellent low cost choice for that exposure. There is currently $6 trillion still sitting in U.S. money market funds as the Federal Reserve is expected to start cutting rates later this year. Investors may seek higher yields in a lower interest-rate environment, which could contribute to the continued rise in tech and growth stocks.

The S&P 500 finished the first quarter of 2024 at an all-time high. The tech sector alone can now move the whole index.

Investors have higher confidence in the U.S. economy, and that's lifting the stock market. They're also more willing to stomach pricey valuations in this bull market.