Royal Bank of Canada vs Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? Royal Bank of Canada trades at $210.37 (market cap $289.51B), while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $86.16. The key difference: Royal Bank of Canada pays a 2.42% dividend while Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF pays none, and Royal Bank of Canada is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| RY | VUG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $289.51B | — |
Sector | Financials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $217.87 | $90.29 |
52-Week Low | $128.46 | $70.00 |
Dividend Yield | 2.42% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Royal Bank of Canada is one of the two largest banks in Canada. It is a diversified financial services company, offering personal and commercial banking, wealth-management services, insurance, corporate banking, and capital markets services. The bank is concentrated in Canada, with additional operations in the U.S. and other countries.
Read more on RY →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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