Prediction: This Unstoppable Vanguard ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 (Again) in 2026

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is having a strong year with a gain of 16.1% so far, which is much higher than its average annual return of 10.5% since it was established in 1957. However, had investors bought the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG) at the start of this year instead, they would be sitting on a much better return of 19.2%.This exchange-traded fund (ETF) has actually outperformed the S&P 500 every year since its inception in 2004, mainly because it invests more aggressively in the stocks that typically deliver the highest returns. Names like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Microsoft, and Amazon are just a few examples.Here's why I think those stocks will drive the Vanguard Growth ETF to another market-beating return in 2026.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool