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State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is one of the largest ETF providers globally, known for its flagship SPDR suite of exchange-traded products that serve both institutional and retail investors across a broad range of asset classes. Their 88-fund lineup spans diverse strategies including sector exposure (Select Sector SPDR), income generation (Income and Select Sector SPDR Premium Income families), commodities (including the widely-held GLD gold ETF), bonds, ESG-focused investments, and thematic allocations, with popular tickers like DIA (Diamonds Trust), FEZ (Eurozone exposure), and JNK (high-yield bonds) among their most recognized funds. The issuer is characterized by its comprehensive coverage across multiple market segments and its emphasis on both traditional index-based products and specialized strategies like covered call income funds and factor-based investing.
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Vanguard is known for offering low-cost, passively managed ETFs that emphasize broad market exposure and long-term investing. The company operates 175 ETFs across diverse fund families including Index, Bond, Equity, Dividend, Income, International, Factor, and ESG strategies, serving investors with various goals from core portfolio building to specialized income generation. Notable for its scale and popular tickers like VB (total U.S. small-cap), BND (total bond market), and VBIAX (international bonds), Vanguard focuses on providing comprehensive, index-based investment solutions with an emphasis on cost efficiency and accessibility.
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Projections assume the current yield and share price remain constant. Actual results will vary.
Total returns
SPYG has outpaced VUG over the trailing twelve months, posting a 24.76% total return against 18.23%. The picture flips over 10 years, though — VUG has compounded at 17.76% a year, ahead of SPYG at 17.75%. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.
Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 14, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Jan 2004” measures every fund from January 30, 2004 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the trailing 3 years. Sharpe and Sortino divide the annualized return in excess of the risk-free rate by, respectively, that volatility and the downside deviation (both over the trailing 3 years) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
SPYG (State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF) and VUG (Vanguard Growth ETF) are both quarterly-pay dividend ETFs, but they take different approaches.
SPYG offers the higher yield at 0.50% vs 0.42% for VUG. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
They track different benchmarks: SPYG is linked to S&P 500 Growth Index while VUG tracks CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, which means their performance drivers differ.
VUG is the larger fund by assets ($222B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Deep dive
Yield & income
On a $10,000 investment, SPYG would generate roughly $4.17/month, while VUG would produce $3.50/month, at current distribution rates. Both pay quarterly distributions.
SPYG yield0.50%
VUG yield0.42%
Monthly diff on $10K$0.67
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, SPYG would cost approximately $40 in fees vs $40 for VUG (simplified, not compounded). Both charge the same expense ratio.
SPYG ER0.04%
VUG ER0.04%
Strategy & risk
SPYG tracks S&P 500 Growth Index with an index approach, while VUG tracks CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index with a growth approach. Beta is 1.2 for SPYG and 1.26 for VUG, indicating SPYG is less volatile relative to the market.
SPYG beta1.2
VUG beta1.26
Fund details
SPYG is managed by State Street (launched 09/25/2000) with $51.4B in assets. VUG is managed by Vanguard (launched 01/26/2004) with $222B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Is SPYG or VUG better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. SPYG currently offers the higher distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.
What is the difference between SPYG and VUG?
SPYG (State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF) tracks S&P 500 Growth Index with an index approach, while VUG (Vanguard Growth ETF) tracks CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index with a growth approach. They are issued by State Street and Vanguard respectively.
Can I hold both SPYG and VUG?
Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.
Which has lower fees, SPYG or VUG?
SPYG and VUG both charge the same expense ratio of 0.04%, so neither is cheaper on fees — pick based on yield, strategy, or underlying index instead.
How much income does $10,000 in SPYG vs VUG generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in SPYG would generate roughly $4.17 per month ($50.00 annually). The same in VUG would produce about $3.50 per month ($42.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, SPYG or VUG?
SPYG has outpaced VUG over the trailing twelve months, posting a 24.76% total return against 18.23%. The picture flips over 10 years, though — VUG has compounded at 17.76% a year, ahead of SPYG at 17.75%. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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