Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft are the world's three largest companies, with a combined value of $10 trillion. Each operates in the information technology sector, which is responsible for developing the hardware and software that powers everything from the internet to personal computers.

Last year, the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF ranked as the biggest winner among Vanguard's exchange-traded funds (ETFs). That's not surprising. The ETF owns big stakes in stocks like Nvidia, Meta Platforms,