iShares MSCI United Kingdom (FTSE) vs Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? iShares MSCI United Kingdom (FTSE) trades at $48.28, while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $89. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWU | VUG | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $48.68 | $90.29 |
52-Week Low | $40.90 | $70.00 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
EWU is a country-specific ETF that tracks the performance of the United Kingdom equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-sized UK companies, with significant weightings in financials, energy, and healthcare, including Shell, AstraZeneca, and HSBC.
Read more on EWU →VUG is an index-based ETF that tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, providing concentrated exposure to the largest and fastest-growing companies in the United States. It focuses on stocks with high growth potential across tech, communication, and consumer sectors, serving as a low-cost, high-conviction core holding for long-term capital appreciation.
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