




Launched on January 26, 2004, the Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.

Both funds charge just 0.05% annually, but MGK's tech concentration delivered stronger five-year returns while VBK leads on recent performance and diversification.

Vanguard's ultra-low 0.05% fee trails iShares' 33.7% one-year gain, forcing investors to weigh long-term savings against recent outperformance.

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.