VONG delivers superior 5-year returns and lower drawdowns, while VBK offers higher recent gains with broader diversification across 579 holdings.

fool.com - 2026-07-14 15:16:45

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

fool.com - 2026-07-09 14:01:56

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

fool.com - 2026-07-03 10:41:20

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.

zacks.com - 2026-07-03 07:22:06

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.

fool.com - 2026-06-03 12:26:08

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.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-21 14:45:48

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.

benzinga.com - 2026-05-18 14:06:57

It's time to look beyond megacaps and tech for the next wave of market leaders.

fool.com - 2026-05-13 09:45:00

There has been a visible disparity between the performance of U.S. small-caps and U.S. large-caps so far this year. What hasn't been too visible is a lot of investor interest in the action.

etftrends.com - 2026-05-13 08:32:18

D.A. Davidson and CO. boosted its stake in Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:VBK) by 6.0% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 30,456 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 1,720 shares during the period. D.A. Davidson

defenseworld.net - 2026-04-29 14:10:49

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on July 24, 2000.

zacks.com - 2026-04-29 07:21:15

Launched on January 26, 2004, the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (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.

zacks.com - 2026-04-28 07:20:35

Can you outperform the S&P 500 with index funds? History says yes, if you pick the right ones.

fool.com - 2026-04-25 10:07:00

Expense ratios, sector focus, and portfolio size set these two small-cap growth ETFs apart for investors weighing diversification and cost.

fool.com - 2026-04-25 10:03:01