The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF, which owns large-cap U.S. growth stocks, is the best-performing Vanguard ETF since its inception. I suspect the fund will continue its winning ways over the next decade and beyond, especially with several of its top holdings poised to benefit from increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is made up of 500 companies from 11 different sectors of the economy, but since it's weighted by market capitalization, its largest constituents have a greater influence over its performance than the smallest.

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) and Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) offer strong yields, diversification, and long-term growth potential for income-focused investors.