Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF vs Western Alliance Bancorporation — how do they compare? Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $86.16, 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 Growth Index Fund ETF pays none, and Vanguard 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.
| VUG | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | Financials |
52-Week High | $90.29 | $96.08 |
52-Week Low | $70.00 | $66.70 |
Market Cap | — | $8.84B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.07% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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.
Read more on VUG →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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