VV Handidly Beat the S&P 500, And Only Charges 0.04%

"Most investors don't need to choose between growth and value. They need exposure to both, rebalanced automatically, at a cost low enough that it doesn't erode decades of compounding. That's the exact role Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEARCA:VV) was built to fill. VV tracks the CRSP U.S. Large Cap Index, providing exposure to over 400 of America's largest companies through a single ticker."

"VV has delivered strong long-term performance, with an 86.22% return over five years that edges out the S&P 500's 78.13% gain over the same period. That outperformance stems from the fund's natural tilt toward mega-cap technology leaders that have driven market returns. The portfolio's largest positions-NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA | NVDA Price Prediction), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)-combine for roughly 20.7% of assets. These companies represent the secular growth trends in AI, consumer technology, and cloud computing that have reshaped the large-cap landscape."

"VV fits best as a core equity holding for investors who want broad U.S. large-cap exposure without making active bets. It works in retirement accounts, taxable portfolios, and as a foundation for satellite strategies. The 1.06% dividend yield won't replace income needs, but dividends have grown steadily. The fund's dividend has grown from $2.02 per share in 2016 to $3.41 in 2025, representing a 69% increase over the period."

Vanguard Large-Cap ETF (VV) tracks the CRSP U.S. Large Cap Index to provide exposure to over 400 of the largest U.S. companies through a single ticker. The fund charges a 0.04% annual expense ratio and has roughly 2% portfolio turnover, which minimizes fee and tax drag on long-term compounding. Sector exposure spans growth and value, with Technology leading at about 34.6% and meaningful allocations to Financials, Healthcare, and Industrials. VV returned 86.22% over five years versus the S&P 500's 78.13%, driven by a tilt toward mega-cap technology leaders. The top holdings combine for roughly 20.7% of assets. The tradeoffs are concentration and sector risk. The fund serves as a core equity holding across account types, and dividends have grown from $2.02 in 2016 to $3.41 in 2025.

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