10 Best-Performing Vanguard ETFs for June 2026

ETFs often have relatively low expense ratios and offer instant diversification. Some of the best-performing Vanguard ETFs this month include VGT and VPL.

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Here are the top 10 best-performing Vanguard ETFs this month and their expense ratios. Keep in mind that past performance doesn't guarantee future results, and performance is just one metric of many to consider when selecting investments.

The best-performing Vanguard ETF by one-year return is Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), which is up 54.84%.

Ticker

Company

Performance (Year)

Net Expense Ratio

VGT

Vanguard Information Technology ETF

54.84%

0.09%

VPL

Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF

52.95%

0.07%

VFMO

Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF

48.16%

0.13%

VTWO

Vanguard Russell 2000 Index ETF

42.70%

0.06%

VTWG

Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index ETF

42.57%

0.06%

VTWV

Vanguard Russell 2000 Value Index ETF

42.24%

0.06%

VIOV

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF

37.72%

0.10%

VIOO

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF

35.59%

0.07%

VFMF

Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF

35.17%

0.18%

VIOG

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF

33.21%

0.10%

Source: Finviz. Data is current as of June 22, 2026 and is intended for informational purposes only.

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Are Vanguard ETFs a good investment?

All investments carry some risk, and Vanguard ETFs are no exception. But Vanguard is a fund provider with a reliable company history, and well-diversified ETFs tend to be safer than individual stocks. That's because if a single asset within an ETF goes out of business, you have hundreds, or even thousands, of other assets that can help bolster your portfolio.

You can find broad-market ETFs, such as those that track the S&P 500, and sector-specific ETFs, such as oil, commodity, and clean energy ETFs, to further diversify your portfolio.

Vanguard is also a leader in low-cost investing. In February 2026, Vanguard lowered expense ratios for 84 of its funds. Some saw substantial expense ratio reductions, like the Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF — featured on our list above — whose 0.17% expense ratio was slashed to 0.07%. Others saw a more moderate 0.01% reduction.

Either way, lower expense ratios are always a good thing. They allow you to keep more of your money invested in the market, which equals more opportunity for it to grow.

Vanguard's best-performing ETFs listed above offer more diversification than a single stock, but they often track a specific sector, region, or company size. For more diversification, Vanguard offers broad ETFs that span entire asset classes.

Here are 10 of Vanguard’s most popular ETFs in order of assets under management.

1. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)

VOO tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Index, which is made up of 500 of the largest and most established companies in the United States. It has the largest assets under management of any ETF on the market, recently surpassing $1 trillion. Vanguard considers the fund “moderate to aggressive,” and its top holdings are Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft.

2. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)

VTI follows the CRSP US Total Market Index and includes large-, mid- and small-cap stocks. It contains nearly 3,500 stocks and is considered "moderate to aggressive." Like VOO, its top three holdings are Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft.

3. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)

VEA tracks the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index, which is made up of large-, mid- and small-cap stocks in Canada, Europe and the Pacific region. The fund contains close to 4,000 stocks and is categorized as “aggressive.” Its top holdings are Samsung, SK hynix and ASML.

4. Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)

VUG mirrors the performance of the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, which contains about 150 high-growth companies and is considered a “moderate to aggressive” risk. Like some other popular Vanguard ETFs, its top three holdings are Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft.

5. Vanguard Value ETF (VTV)

VTV tracks the performance of the CRSP US Large Cap Value Index, which is made up of over 300 large-cap value stocks. The fund is considered “moderate to aggressive” and is weighted most heavily on the financial sector. Its top three holdings are Micron, JPMorgan and Berkshire Hathaway.

6. Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND)

BND tracks the performance of a broad bond index. This fund holds over 11,000 bonds with an average duration of about six years. It is classified as a “conservative to moderate” fund, meaning it will not have as much growth potential as a stock-based fund.

7. Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)

VXUS tracks the performance of the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, which focuses on international companies. It holds over 8,500 stocks and is categorized as an "aggressive" fund, meaning it may be subject to big share price swings. VXUS holds stocks mostly from emerging markets, Europe and the Pacific region.

8. Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)

VGT follows the stock prices of more than 300 software, semiconductor and other IT-focused companies. Its risk profile is considered “aggressive,” and its top holdings are the same as other ETFs on this list: Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft.

9. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)

VWO aims to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index, which contains stocks from emerging markets like China, Brazil, Taiwan and South Africa. It’s considered an "aggressive" fund, and its top holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent and Alibaba.

10. Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO)

VO tracks the performance of the CRSP US Mid Cap Index, which contains close to 300 medium-sized stocks. On average, companies in this index have market caps around $37 billion. The fund is considered “aggressive,” and its top three holdings are Seagate Technology, Western Digital and Vertiv.

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How much does it cost to buy Vanguard ETFs?

Like stocks, you purchase ETFs by their share price, so when looking at the cost of an ETF, you'll want to multiply the cost of a single share by the number of shares you want to buy.

According to Vanguard, "an ETF's minimum is the price of a single share, which could be as little as $50, depending on the ETF." However, you can buy a fractional share of a Vanguard ETF for $1.

In addition to the actual purchase price of an ETF, it's also important to consider ongoing fees, such as expense ratios. Expense ratios are the annual fees investors pay to cover a fund's operating costs. For example, if you invest in a fund with a 1% expense ratio, you'll pay $10 annually for every $1,000 invested.

How do you buy Vanguard ETFs?

There are two ways to purchase Vanguard ETFs: directly from Vanguard or by opening a brokerage account. You'll need to choose the type of investment account you'd like to open, such as a traditional brokerage account or a Roth or traditional individual retirement account.

Once you have opened an investing account and have added money, you'll need to decide which ETFs you'd like to purchase.

The bottom line

While it depends on your financial situation and existing portfolio, Vanguard ETFs could make sound investments for most individuals, especially if you plan to invest over a long period.