Mega Cap Leaders or Broader Growth Exposure? VUG vs. MGK [Yahoo! Finance]
VANGUARD GROWTH ETF (VUG)
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Source: Yahoo! Finance
Vanguard Growth ETF ( NYSEMKT:VUG ) and Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF ( NYSEMKT:MGK ) differ most in their scope, with VUG offering broader large-cap growth exposure and MGK focusing tightly on the largest U.S. growth stocks, reflected in their holdings count, assets under management (AUM), and subtle performance nuances. Both funds aim to capture the U.S. growth equity market, but VUG tracks a wider universe of large-cap growth names, while MGK zeroes in on the mega cap segment. This comparison highlights how these two index-tracking ETFs stack up on cost, returns, risk, and portfolio makeup for investors interested in U.S. growth stocks. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric VUG MGK Issuer Vanguard Vanguard Expense ratio 1-yr return (as of Feb. 27, 2026) Dividend yield Beta AUM $349.9 billion $31.8 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the
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