Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF
Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NASDAQ: VONG) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $129.94 (about ₹12,482 a unit) as of 30 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.06% and holds 394 securities. Indian residents can buy VONG through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$129.40
Today's high
$130.16
52 week low
$105.23
52 week high
$132.94
VONG opened at $129.45, closed previously at $129.02, and has traded between $105.23 and $132.94 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This ETF allocates its capital to equities found within the Russell 1000 Growth Index. This benchmark is broadly diversified and primarily comprises growth-oriented stocks from substantial American corporations. The fund's primary objective is to closely mirror the financial performance of this index, which is widely recognized as a standard measure for the returns generated by large-capitalization U.S. growth stocks. It offers considerable prospects for capital appreciation, though its unit value typically experiences sharper fluctuations, both upward and downward, compared to investment vehicles focused on bonds. Consequently, it is better suited for investors with extended time horizons whose financial objectives heavily rely on the substantial expansion of their capital. Regarding 75% of its total holdings, the fund adheres to specific investment limits: it is prohibited from acquiring over 10% of the voting shares of any single company, and it cannot invest in any issuer if doing so would cause more than 5% of the fund's entire assets to be concentrated in that issuer. An exception to these rules applies when necessary to accurately align with the structure of its target index. Importantly, these limitations do not extend to securities issued by the U.S. government, its agencies, or related entities.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.06%
Assets (AUM)
$54.3B
Holdings
394
NAV
$128.85
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+8.31%
5-year price change
+84.40%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
VONG holds 394 securities in total. These 10 are 56.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
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How to buy VONG from India
Indian residents can buy VONG units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search VONG and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VONG, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in VONG from India
Trading and taxes when buying VONG from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the VONG price today?
Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) last traded at $129.94 on NASDAQ, as of 30 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM ET. That is ₹12,482 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does VONG trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is VONG, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF manages about $54.3B. Its expense ratio is 0.06% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2010.
What are VONG's largest holdings?
The top three are NVIDIA Corp (15.5%), Apple Inc (7.5%) and Alphabet Inc (5.9%). VONG's 10 largest positions make up 56.8% of the fund.
Does VONG pay dividends?
Yes. VONG is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on VONG taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of VONG?
Yes. You can buy VONG by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has VONG performed?
VONG's price is up 8.3% over the past year and up 84.4% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.