VUGX is a token on Solana that tracks the price of Vanguard Growth ETF. It's issued by Backed Finance, not by Solflare, and gives you price exposure to the underlying ETF without making you a holder of it. You can hold and swap VUGX in a self-custody wallet such as Solflare.

Why can the price of VUGX differ from Vanguard Growth ETF?

The price of VUGX is set by on-chain trading on Solana. When the underlying market is closed, there's no live price to follow, and when liquidity is thin, a small swap can move the token's price. A scaling factor, where one applies, also means the token's price won't match the underlying price one for one.

What happens if VUGX has low liquidity?

Low liquidity means a small swap can move the price of VUGX, the spread between buying and selling widens, and selling can cost more than you expect. The token's price can also sit further from the underlying asset. Liquidity on tokenized funds and commodities varies a lot between tokens and over the course of a day.

You buy VUGX by swapping SOL, USDC, or another Solana token for it in a self-custody wallet such as Solflare. The swap settles on Solana, so no brokerage account is involved. Keep a small SOL balance for network fees, and check Backed Finance's terms first, since availability varies by jurisdiction.

Does VUGX pay dividends or distributions?

No. The asset behind VUGX doesn't pay distributions, so the token's value reflects price movement alone.

When can I trade VUGX?

You can swap VUGX on Solana at any hour, but the fund it tracks trades only during US market hours. Outside those hours, the price of VUGX comes from on-chain trading alone, so spreads can widen and the price can drift from the fund's last close until the market reopens.

VUGX price today: Vanguard Growth ETF on Solana

Q: Is buying VUGX the same as buying Vanguard Growth ETF?

No. VUGX is a separate token that tracks the price of Vanguard Growth ETF. Holding it gives you the price exposure, but not shareholder rights or a direct claim on the underlying holdings. Any redemption into the underlying asset is handled by Backed Finance for eligible clients under its own terms, not by Solflare.

Q: Who issues VUGX?

Backed Finance issues VUGX. Backed Finance issues xStocks through Backed Assets (JE) Limited, which holds the underlying securities with custodians and handles minting and redemption for eligible clients. Solflare is a self-custody wallet that lets you hold and swap VUGX; it does not issue, back, or custody the token, so the backing arrangement is the issuer's.

What VUGX tracks

VUGX tracks Vanguard Growth ETF, an index fund that holds a broad basket of stocks according to its index rules. Its price follows the fund's share price, which moves with the combined value of the companies in the index.

Because an index fund spreads its holdings across many companies, trouble at any single company has a limited effect on it. The fund still falls when the broad market falls.

About Vanguard US Growth

Vanguard US Growth (VUGX) is issued by xStocks and trades on the Solana blockchain. Vanguard US Growth is verified on Solana's token registry. The price, 24-hour volume and liquidity shown here update live from trading on Solana DEXes.

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VUGX contract address

XsNVBwVGqtDqmA2Waoiux5mfykH8nepLK74z3ZoQWK2

Ticker

VUGX

Issuer

xStocks

Status

Verified

How VUGX works

VUGX is issued by Backed Finance. Backed Finance issues xStocks through Backed Assets (JE) Limited, which holds the underlying securities with custodians and handles minting and redemption for eligible clients.

What you hold is the token, not the underlying asset. VUGX tracks the price of Vanguard Growth ETF, but it doesn't give you shareholder rights or a direct claim on the underlying holdings. Minting and redemption are handled by Backed Finance for eligible clients under its own terms. Solflare is a self-custody wallet for holding and swapping VUGX, and it does not issue, back, or custody the token.

The price of VUGX on Solana is set by on-chain trading. Where liquidity is deep, it tends to stay close to the underlying price. Where liquidity is thin, a small swap can move the price and the gap to the underlying can widen.

The asset behind VUGX doesn't pay distributions, so the value of VUGX reflects price movement alone.

When can you trade VUGX?

VUGX can be swapped on Solana at any hour, but the fund it tracks trades only during US market hours. Outside those hours there's no live fund price, so the price of VUGX comes from on-chain trading alone and can drift from the fund's last close.

The scaling factor for VUGX

One VUGX represents 1/6 of a share of the underlying fund, so its price is roughly the fund's share price divided by 6. Nothing is missing; the unit is smaller, which makes the token easier to buy in small amounts.

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Prices are volatile and can fall as well as rise. VUGX is issued by Backed Finance and gives price exposure to Vanguard Growth ETF, not fund shares, shareholder rights, or a claim on the fund's holdings; redemption terms are set by the issuer. Liquidity can be thin, which widens spreads and can move the price on small swaps, especially outside US market hours. Availability varies by jurisdiction. Solflare is a wallet interface and does not issue, back, or custody this token. Nothing here is financial advice.

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