Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (AMEX: VUG) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $90.63 (about ₹8,694 a unit) as of 28 Sep 2026, 12:27 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.03% and holds 166 securities. Indian residents can buy VUG through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$89.67
Today's high
$90.65
52 week low
$69.63
52 week high
$91.43
VUG opened at $90.38, closed previously at $90.85, and has traded between $69.63 and $91.43 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This exchange-traded fund (ETF) is designed to mirror the investment performance of the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index. It provides investors with a straightforward avenue to gain exposure to a broad spectrum of America's leading growth-oriented enterprises. The fund operates on a passively managed basis, utilizing a full-replication methodology to meticulously track its benchmark index. For approximately 75% of its total holdings, the fund adheres to strict concentration guidelines: it is generally prohibited from purchasing more than 10% of the voting shares of any single issuer or allowing its investment in any one issuer to exceed 5% of its overall assets. However, these limits may be adjusted if necessary to closely match the composition of its target index, and they do not apply to securities issued by the U.S. government or its associated agencies.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.03%
Assets (AUM)
$384.6B
Holdings
166
NAV
$90.95
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+14.13%
5-year price change
+86.03%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
VUG holds 166 securities in total. These 10 are 63.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
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How to buy VUG from India
Indian residents can buy VUG 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 VUG and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, VUG, on NYSE Arca, 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 VUG from India
Trading and taxes when buying VUG 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 VUG price today?
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) last traded at $90.63 on NYSE Arca, as of 28 Sep 2026, 12:27 PM ET. That is ₹8,694 a unit at the 27 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does VUG trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca 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 VUG, and what does it cost to hold?
Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF manages about $384.6B. Its expense ratio is 0.03% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2004.
What are VUG's largest holdings?
The top three are NVIDIA Corp (13.6%), Apple Inc (12.5%) and Microsoft Corp (10.1%). VUG's 10 largest positions make up 63.5% of the fund.
Does VUG pay dividends?
Yes. VUG 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 VUG 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 VUG?
Yes. You can buy VUG by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has VUG performed?
VUG's price is up 14.1% over the past year and up 86.0% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.