If you’re looking to invest in the future, growth ETFs are where the action is.
With the economy stabilizing, Fed policy becoming clearer, and tech roaring back to life, it’s no surprise that investors are piling into these high-reward funds. But not all growth ETFs are built the same. So, which ones are worth your money right now?
Here are the 4 best growth ETFs to buy now, especially if you want long-term exposure to innovation, scale, and market-moving megatrends.
1.  Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ)
AUM: $338.6 billion   Expense Ratio: 0.20%          Dividend Yield: 0.6%
If you want concentrated exposure to the Nasdaq’s top 100 non-financial stocks, QQQ is the gold standard. Tech dominates here, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple alone make up 25% of the fund.
With an annualized return of 18% over the last decade, it’s a monster performer, perfect for those who believe in the future of AI, chips, and cloud computing.
2.  iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (IVW)
AUM: $57.5 billion     Expense Ratio: 0.18%          Dividend Yield: 0.4%
Looking for a more balanced large-cap play? IVW tracks the growth segment of the S&P 500 using fundamentals like EPS growth and price change. It holds about 210 names, with big weightings in tech (40%) and communication services (14%).
Since its launch in 2000, IVW has delivered a solid 8.2% annualized return, which is a steady choice for core portfolios.
3.  Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)
AUM: $164.6 billion   Expense Ratio: 0.04%          Dividend Yield: 0.5%
One of the cheapest ways to get exposure to U.S. large-cap growth stocks, VUG is a low-fee powerhouse.
It tracks about 170 mega-cap names, with a heavy tech tilt (59%). VUG’s holdings have averaged 27% earnings growth over the past five years. With a 15% return over the last decade and ultra-low fees, this ETF is a long-term compounding machine.
4.  SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF (SPYG)
AUM: $21.2 billion     Expense Ratio: 0.04%          Dividend Yield: 1.1%
SPYG offers similar exposure to IVW but at a lower cost, and with a slightly higher dividend yield. It holds around 240 names and has outpaced many active managers in bull markets. If you want broad exposure to growth stocks without breaking the bank, SPYG is a quiet winner.