Investing can be an intimidating and daunting pursuit. People often incorrectly believe you need to be a good stock picker to profit from the capital markets. Selecting individual stocks can be a worthwhile endeavor, but it's not for everyone. And it doesn't need to be.

Instead, investing in passive vehicles such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is a good option for most people. And when it comes to ETFs, investors have no shortage of choices. If you're looking for exposure to blue chip, established enterprises, look no further -- the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG) achieves both of these goals at an affordable price.

Below I'll explore why scooping up shares of the Vanguard Growth ETF now might make sense.

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