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How could the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF's performance affect VGT?

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VOO's performance may affect VGT's market share As a major competitor to VGT, the performance of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) directly influences capital flows in the US-focused equity ETF market. VOO tracks the S&P 500, which has historically grown over the long term. VOO has averaged 12.5% annual returns since beginning trading in September 2010, or 14.6% when dividends are included. If VOO maintains strong performance, it could draw investment away from competing funds like VGT, potentially impacting its demand and market share.

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The facts so far

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  • VOO is defined as an ETF based on the S&P 500.fool.com
  • Since beginning trading in September 2010, the VOO ETF has averaged 12.5% annual returns.fool.com
  • If dividends are reinvested and the 14.6% total return is used, the $1 million mark is reached in just over 20 years.fool.com

Why it matters

For VGT, the competitive landscape of US-focused ETFs is critical to its financial health. As a large US-focused equity ETF, its ability to attract and retain capital depends heavily on how its peers, such as VOO, perform relative to the underlying S&P 500 index.

The market for S&P 500 tracking funds is highly competitive, with VOO being a major player. The historical growth of the S&P 500, which VOO tracks, suggests a long-term upward trend, but the specific performance of VOO versus VGT determines which fund captures the most investor capital.

What we don't know yet

  • How does VGT's specific performance compare to VOO's historical average returns?
  • What is the current market share distribution between VOO and VGT?

What would change this answer

VOO significantly underperforms the S&P 500's long-term average of 10%This could reduce the attractiveness of VOO, potentially allowing VGT to gain market share.
VGT launches a new product or lowers its expense ratioThis could make VGT more competitive against VOO, regardless of VOO's current performance.

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