Vanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund ETF vs Western Alliance Bancorporation — how do they compare? Vanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $81.99, while Western Alliance Bancorporation trades at $79.8 (market cap $8.84B). The key difference: Western Alliance Bancorporation pays a 2.07% dividend while Vanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund ETF pays none, and Vanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Western Alliance Bancorporation nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| VOOG | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Financials |
52-Week High | $85.11 | $96.08 |
52-Week Low | $65.32 | $66.70 |
Market Cap | — | $8.84B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.07% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
VOOG is an index-based ETF that tracks the S&P 500 Growth Index, composed of the growth-oriented companies within the S&P 500. It selects constituents based on three key metrics—sales growth, the ratio of earnings change to price, and momentum—offering a highly liquid and low-cost way to capture the high-performing 'growth slice' of the broader U.S. large-cap market.
Read more on VOOG →Western Alliance Bancorporation is a top-performing bank holding company that operates a dual business model: high-touch regional banking and specialized national business lines. It serves niche industries—including technology, life sciences, and homeowners associations—providing sophisticated commercial lending and treasury solutions that bridge the gap between regional service and national scale.
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