Prediction: This Spectacular Vanguard ETF Will Beat the S&P 500 (Again) in 2026
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Key Points:
- The S&P 500 Growth index, which includes 216 top-performing growth stocks from the regular S&P 500, delivered a 21% return in 2025, outperforming the broader S&P 500's 17% gain.
- The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG), tracking this Growth index, has consistently outperformed the S&P 500 since its inception in 2010, with a compound annual return of 16.7% compared to 14% for the S&P 500.
- The ETF's higher exposure to technology and tech-adjacent sectors, including major companies like Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Amazon, and Tesla, drives its superior growth potential
