Which Is the Better Growth ETF, Vanguard's Russell 1000-Focused VONG or Invesco's Small-Cap RZG?

The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.06% than the 0.35% charged by the Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF. The Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF focuses on small-cap stocks with strong momentum while the Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF targets large-cap market leaders.

The Motley Fool • Jun 21, 2026

RZG Delivers Larger Gains Than SLYG, but It Comes With Increased Risk and Higher Fees

RZG charges higher fees and yields less than SLYG, but delivered stronger one-year returns as of March 2026 RZG's smaller assets under management and much lower trading volume could make large trades slower or more expensive Sector weights differ: RZG leans into healthcare while SLYG splits most between industrials, tech, and healthcare

The Motley Fool • Mar 17, 2026

ISCG vs. RZG: Which Small-Cap Growth ETF Fits Your Portfolio?

ISCG charges a much lower expense ratio and is nearly eight times larger than RZG. Both funds delivered similar strong gains over the past year, but ISCG holds over seven times as many stocks, spreading risk more broadly.

The Motley Fool • Mar 16, 2026

ISCG vs. RZG: How Do These Small Cap ETFs Measure Up to One Another?

ISCG charges a much lower expense ratio and holds about 970 stocks, offering broader diversification than RZG RZG outperformed ISCG over the past five years, but ISCG led on one-year total return as of Jan. 9, 2026 ISCG tilts more toward industrials and technology, while RZG leans heavily on healthcare and financial services CEO says this is worth 18 Nvidias. Will this make the world's first trillionaire?

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026

Better Small-Cap ETF: Vanguard's VBK vs. Invesco's RZG

The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF offers a much lower expense ratio and larger assets under management than Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF. RZG edges out VBK on one-year total return but both showed nearly identical drawdowns and long-term growth.

The Motley Fool • Jan 19, 2026

IJT vs. RZG: Two Small-Cap ETFs But One Has Performed Largely Better

IJT charges about half the ongoing fees of RZG and has a much larger asset base RZG outpaced IJT over the past year, but IJT showed a smaller drawdown and higher five-year growth. IJT holds nearly triple the number of stocks, with a slightly greater technology tilt than RZG.

The Motley Fool • Jan 10, 2026

RZG: Why The Pure Growth Approach For Small-Cap Stocks Hasn't Worked

RZG aims to select S&P SmallCap 600 Index stocks with the strongest growth features. Its expense ratio is 0.35% and the fund has $115 million in assets under management. However, my analysis reveals its growth features are worse than most of its peers, including well-established broad-based ones like IJT and IWO. This article explores why by examining its methodology. RZG's long-term track record is also underwhelming. Its 98.27% ten-year total return ranks dead last against nine peers with sufficient trading history.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 17, 2024

These 3 Small-Cap ETFs Could Benefit From Eventual Rate Cuts

When debt is made manageable for small-cap companies, it can almost act like a growth accelerant. Invesco has a trio of ETFs worth considering when rate cuts eventually take place.

ETF Trends • May 29, 2024

Are Small-Cap ETFs Poised to Surge in 2024?

Decent U.S. GDP growth, a less-hawkish Fed, upbeat holiday season sales, cheaper valuation of small-caps and potential M&A activities should drive small-cap ETFs higher in 2024.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 8, 2023

Why to Buy Small-Cap ETFs for Winter Months?

Decent U.S. GDP growth, a less-hawkish Fed, upbeat holiday season sales, cheaper valuation of small-caps and potential M&A activities should drive small-cap ETFs higher in the winter months.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 28, 2023