Since its inception, this fund has earned an average rate of return of around 9% per year. Say you were investing $200 per month in this ETF and earning a 9% annual return. Here's approximately how much you'd have saved over time: After 10 years: $36,000 After 20 years: $123,000 After 30 years: $327,000 Vanguard Growth ETF The Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG) tracks the CRSP U.S. Large-Cap Growth Index, and it contains 276 large-cap stocks with potential for rapid growth. A few of its largest holdings include Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google's parent company Alphabet. This fund was established in 2004, so it has a relatively long history. It also has a low expense ratio of just 0.04%, which means that you'll pay $4 in annual fees for every $10,000 you invest.