Distinct differences The simplest way to understand the differences between the Vanguard Growth ETF and the Vanguard Value ETF is to know what each fund comprises and how that composition stacks up against the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO),

Here are two attractive options for growth investors: the Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund ETF (NASDAQ: VONG) and Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF (NYSEMKT: VBK). Investors are getting a top-performing ETF with the Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund ETF.

Here are my three favorite Vanguard ETFs to buy and hold for decades. Warren Buffett doesn't give a seal of approval to ETFs like Good Housekeeping does with consumer products. If he did, though, I suspect the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) would be the first to receive such a distinction from the legendary investor.