Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF vs State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF — how do they compare? Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF trades at $86.16, while State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF trades at $45.21. The key difference: State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Growth Index Fund ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| VUG | XLRE | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $90.29 | $45.46 |
52-Week Low | $70.00 | $40.01 |
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 →XLRE tracks the Real Estate Select Sector Index, providing exposure to S&P 500 real estate companies. It focuses on equity REITs across residential, industrial, and healthcare sub-sectors, with top holdings like Welltower, Prologis, and American Tower.
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