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VGT vs VUG
Vanguard Information Technology ETF against Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF: 4 years of returns, risk and today’s technical read, from Kavout’s own data.
VGT did best over the period: $1,000 grew to $2,924, versus $2,565 for QQQ and $2,361 for VUG. Its +192.4% return led QQQ (+156.5%) and VUG (+136.1%), while its higher 25.0% volatility and deeper -27.2% worst drawdown show that the outperformance came with greater risk. QQQ ranked second, combining a +156.5% return with 20.0% volatility and a -22.8% drawdown. VUG lagged on returns but had the lowest risk, with 18.0% volatility and a -22.8% drawdown. The funds were highly correlated, especially VGT and QQQ at 0.970, so diversification benefits were limited. VGT’s 0.09% expense ratio was below QQQ’s 0.20% but above VUG’s 0.03%. The comparison favors VGT for historical growth, VUG for lower risk and cost, and QQQ as the middle ground.
- Price is above its 200-day average ($109); 50-day at $122.
- RSI 40, neutral. Supertrend says sell. ADX 25, so the trend is developing.
- Price is above its 200-day average ($84); 50-day at $89.
- RSI 37, neutral. Supertrend says sell. ADX 23, so the trend is developing.
Head to head
Which has returned more, VGT or VUG?
VGT beat VUG in 29 of the last 48 months; VUG won the other 19. The typical monthly gap was 1.16 points.
Total return by period
Which is riskier?
VGT: Dec 16, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025; VUG: Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025
- 0.952
- correlation of daily moves, 4 years
- 1.16
- VGT move per 1% in VUG
- 0.904
- correlation, last 12 months
Month by month
Of the last 48 months. The typical gap was 1.16 points.
When did they diverge?
| Month | VGT | VUG | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | +17.3% | +7.7% | +9.60 pts |
| July 2026 | -5.3% | -1.1% | -4.25 pts |
| April 2026 | +18.3% | +14.3% | +4.05 pts |
| November 2025 | -5.2% | -1.6% | -3.56 pts |
Where the numbers come from. 1000 daily adjusted closes per fund from the Kavout market-data API, dividends included. Signals and indicators are Kavout’s own, refreshed nightly. Every figure is calculated from those adjusted closes.
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