VONG vs. MGK: Is Broad Growth Diversification or Mega-Cap Concentration the Better Buy for Investors?

The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) offers a more diversified portfolio compared to the mega-cap concentration of the Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK) MGK has delivered higher total returns over the last five years, but also experienced a deeper maximum drawdown along the way. Both funds carry exceptionally low expense ratios.

The Motley Fool • Aug 5, 2026

VONG: Why I Am Holding Instead Of Buying More Growth

VONG: Why I Am Holding Instead Of Buying More Growth

Seeking Alpha • Jul 27, 2026

This Brilliant ETF Could Turn $100 Per Month Into $1 Million. Here's the Math.

Index investing gives you exposure to a diversified group of growth stocks. Indexes trade out low-performing stocks, and the model lends itself to continued growth over time.

The Motley Fool • Jul 24, 2026

4 Simple ETFs Worth Buying and Holding for a Lifetime

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) has turned every $10,000 into roughly $41,000 over the past decade with minimal effort required. Equal-weight fund RSP balances lower long-term returns with reduced concentration risk in megacap stocks.

The Motley Fool • Jul 23, 2026

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF vs Russell 1000 Growth ETF. Should Investors Go Small- or Large-Caps for Growth in 2026?

Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF focuses on large-cap growth giants like technology leaders while Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF targets smaller, high-growth firms Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF has delivered higher 1-year returns but Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF shows superior 5-year growth with lower maximum drawdowns Both funds offer extremely low expense ratios of 0.05% and 0.06%, though they differ significantly in sector concentration and volatility profiles

The Motley Fool • Jul 14, 2026

Meet the Growth ETF That's Turned $1,000 Into $5,400 Over 10 Years. History Says the Next Decade Could Be Even Better.

The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) targets the broader large-cap universe for stocks with faster-growing revenues and earnings. Its 10-year gain of 440% modestly outpaces that of the more well-known Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG).

The Motley Fool • Jul 8, 2026

Should Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (VONG) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (VONG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 20, 2010.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 2, 2026

Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF vs SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth: Which Fund Is the Better Buy?

Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF features a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.06% compared to the 0.15% fee for State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF provides exposure to small-cap stocks while Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF is heavily concentrated in large-cap technology firms Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF has delivered higher total returns over the last five years but carries higher price volatility as measured by beta

The Motley Fool • Jul 1, 2026

VOOG vs. VONG: Which Vanguard Growth ETF Is the Better Buy?

Both the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) and the Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) have low expense ratios of 0.07% and 0.06%, respectively VOOG maintains a more concentrated portfolio than VONG. While both funds share similar technology sector exposure, VOOG has delivered higher total returns over the trailing one-year and five-year periods.

The Motley Fool • Jun 26, 2026

This Unstoppable Vanguard ETF Has Crushed the S&P 500 Over the Last Decade. Is It a Buy Right Now?

Growth ETFs have been hot properties over the past few years. The Vanguard Growth ETF usually gets the most attention from that company's lineup.

The Motley Fool • Jun 23, 2026