Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a great way to grow your wealth. They offer investors a treasure trove of options and often charge little to no fees. Here, I review some of the best ETFs Vanguard offers and reveal my top picks for 2025.
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Vanguard has many top ETFs offer
Vanguard is one of the world's leading ETF management companies, offering more than 80 ETFs with more than $2.6 trillion in total assets under management. In other words, there are a lot of great Vanguard ETFs out there. choose from. Here are some of my favorites.
of Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG -1.43%) Track large-cap growth stocks like apple, microsoftand Nvidia. As of this writing, it has returned 35% year-to-date, making it one of Vanguard's top-performing funds. Additionally, our expense ratio is 0.04%, one of the lowest in the industry.
of Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG -1.43%) We also track a total of approximately 300 large-cap growth stocks, with a heavy weight on the “Magnificent Seven” stocks. As of this writing, this is Vanguard's best-performing equity ETF, with a year-to-date return of 38%. While the 0.1% expense ratio is not the lowest the company offers, it is still low by industry standards.
of Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT -1.56%) A high-tech specialized ETF that boasts big possession of apple, microsoft, Nvidiaand broadcomwith small position of sales force, oracle, advanced micro deviceand many other tech stocks. The fund has generated a 31% year-to-date return and also boasts one of the highest five-year compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) of any Vanguard ETF (22%). The fund's expense ratio is 0.1%, so you'll only pay $10 in fees per year for every $10,000 you invest in the fund.
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My favorite Vanguard ETF right now
All of these funds are great choices for most portfolios, but there's another Vanguard fund that's currently climbing to the top of my wish list. at the moment, my The best choice is Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX -1.12%). reason I really like this ETF right now teeth This is because the companies that make up the majority of the ETF's holdings are mixed.
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For example, this fund has very large position of meta platform (23% of assets) and alphabet (21%), and key positions. Netflix (5%), verizon communications (4%), comcast (4%), AT&T (4%), and walt disney (4%). Also, small, But still important positions are in some of my favorite under-the-radar stocks. trade desk (2%) and roblox (2%).
In fact, you could think of this ETF as an Internet sector ETF, rather than a communications or telecoms ETF. That's because traditional telecom and broadband stocks like Verizon, AT&T and Comcast are no longer the fund's largest subsector. Meta Platforms, Alphabet, The Trade Desk, and roblox, I'm driving Overall performance of the fund.
In summary, this fund is well-positioned for the future as digital forms of communication, entertainment and advertising continue to replace traditional media. That's why the Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund ETF is now my top Vanguard ETF.
Suzanne Frey, an Alphabet executive, is a member of the Motley Fool's board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg is a former head of market development and spokesperson at Facebook, sister of Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and a member of the Motley Fool's board of directors. Jake Lerch has held positions at AT&T, Alphabet, Nvidia, Roblox, The Trade Desk, Vanguard World Fund-Vanguard Information Technology ETF, and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool has positions in Advanced Micro Devices, Alphabet, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Netflix, Nvidia, Oracle, Roblox, Salesforce, The Trade Desk, Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Growth ETF, and Walt Disney. Recommended. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom, Comcast, and Verizon Communications and recommends the following options: A long January 2026 $395 call on Microsoft and a short January 2026 $405 call on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
