Vanguard ETFs have drawn heightened interest from investors after the S&P 500 reached a new all-time high in late June, climbing more than 26% from its April low. Investors turned to instruments such as the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG), and Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), hoping for continued market gains.
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, including the largest U.S. companies, has delivered an average annual return of around 10% over the past 25 years. This could have resulted in nearly $250,000 in savings with monthly investments of $200. The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF, focused on companies with high growth potential, showed returns of about 16% annually, potentially yielding around $598,000 over the same period.
Particular interest was shown in the Vanguard Information Technology ETF, made up of shares of major IT companies. Over the past 10 years, the fund delivered more than 21% annual returns, which could have turned similar investments into over $1.3 million.
Experts note that growth and technology sector funds are more vulnerable to fluctuations during market volatility. However, analysts emphasize that long-term investment in quality ETFs amid the current market surge could be the key to building significant capital.