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VOO vs VOOG: ETF Comparison
VOO · Vanguard
TER 0.03% · Yield 1.0%
VOOG · Vanguard
TER 0.07% · Yield 0.4%
Both VOO and VOOG are US-listed and trigger FIF tax for NZ residents above the NZ$50,000 overseas-share threshold. The comparison is about exposure, fee, and strategy — both share the same NZ tax friction.
In 30 seconds: VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, Vanguard) trades on the NYSE Arca at 0.03% TER. VOOG (Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF, Vanguard) trades on the NYSE Arca at 0.07% TER. Both VOO and VOOG are US-listed and trigger FIF tax for NZ residents above the NZ$50,000 overseas-share threshold. The comparison is about exposure, fee, and strategy — both share the same NZ tax friction.
- VOO: Vanguard S&P 500 ETF — 0.03% TER, FIF above NZ$50K
- VOOG: Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF — 0.07% TER, FIF above NZ$50K
- VOO yield: 1.0% (Quarterly)
- VOOG yield: 0.4% (Quarterly)
- Cheaper TER: VOO
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | VOO | VOOG |
|---|---|---|
| Fund | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF |
| Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
| Exchange | NYSE Arca | NYSE Arca |
| Total expense ratio | 0.03% | 0.07% |
| Dividend yield (TTM) | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Distribution frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| NZ tax wrapper | FIF above NZ$50K | FIF above NZ$50K |
Where to buy
VOO trades on the NYSE Arca — buy via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. VOOG trades on the NYSE Arca — buy via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. See all 11 NZ investment platforms compared.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between VOO and VOOG?▾
VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) charges 0.03% TER vs VOOG (Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF) at 0.07%. Both are issued by Vanguard. Both VOO and VOOG are US-listed and trigger FIF tax for NZ residents above the NZ$50,000 overseas-share threshold. The comparison is about exposure, fee, and strategy — both share the same NZ tax friction.
Which has the lower fee, VOO or VOOG?▾
VOO is cheaper at 0.03% TER vs VOOG at 0.07% — a gap of 0.04 percentage points. Over 30 years on a NZ$50,000 portfolio at 7% pre-fee return, that fee gap compounds to roughly NZ4,245 of foregone wealth.
Which yields more, VOO or VOOG?▾
VOO trailing 12-month yield is 1.0%; VOOG is 0.4%. Headline yield is gross; after-tax outcome depends on your tax wrapper (FIF above NZ$50K for VOO, FIF above NZ$50K for VOOG).
Can NZ residents buy both VOO and VOOG?▾
Yes. VOO is available via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. VOOG is available via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers.
How does NZ tax differ between VOO and VOOG?▾
VOO is FIF above NZ$50K. VOOG is FIF above NZ$50K. Same tax wrapper, no structural tax difference between the two for NZ residents. See /tax/pie-vs-fif/ for the full mechanics.
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