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The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF is trouncing the S&P 500. It's an effective tool for investors looking to capitalize on a segment in which stock picking is difficult.
VONG delivers superior 5-year returns and lower drawdowns, while VBK offers higher recent gains with broader diversification across 579 holdings.
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF offers a slightly lower expense ratio of 0.05% compared to 0.07% for Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF provides much higher concentration in the technology sector and significantly better five-year growth of $1,000 Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF maintains a more diversified portfolio with 550 holdings versus 146 for the large-cap growth fund
Vanguard Growth ETF offers a lower expense ratio of 0.03% compared to the 0.05% charged by Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF Vanguard Growth ETF is heavily concentrated in technology at 56% of assets, while Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF is more diversified with 29% tech exposure Vanguard Growth ETF has produced higher 5-year growth of $1,829, whereas Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF grew a $1,000 investment to $1,284 over the same period
The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (VBK) was launched on January 26, 2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.
The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) is tied closely to the market's largest growth companies, while the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) spreads exposure across smaller firms with less certain earnings paths. For investors seeking growth, the choice is really about whether to lean on today's dominant leaders or look further down the market for the next wave of growth.
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF offers diversified small-cap growth exposure with over 500 holdings, emphasizing industrials and technology sectors. VBK has matched the performance of its parent index since 2013, with slightly higher volatility. While VBK suits tactical growth allocations, long-term outperformance is lacking; competitor FYC shows stronger 10-year returns despite higher volatility.
Small-cap stocks are beginning to outperform again, but ETF investors remain overwhelmingly focused on mega-cap technology and AI trades — a disconnect some strategists believe could create an opportunity in overlooked parts of the market.