The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) and the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK) focus on U.S. growth stocks, but with different strategies. VOOG tracks the growth segment of the S&P 500, offering broad large-cap growth exposure, while MGK concentrates on mega-cap growth stocks. Both have a low expense ratio of 0.07%. VOOG has a larger dividend yield of 0.49% compared to MGK’s 0.35%. VOOG has a 1-yr return of 15.75% as of Jan. 24, 2026, while MGK has a return of 14.60%. VOOG has a max drawdown of -32.74% over 5 years, while MGK has a deeper drawdown of -36.02%. MGK holds 60 stocks, heavily focused on technology, with top holdings like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. VOOG spreads across 140 growth stocks with technology as the largest sector. VOOG’s top holdings are less concentrated than MGK’s. MGK’s technology sector makes up 55% of the fund, compared to VOOG’s 49%. MGK has a higher beta and slightly better performance over the last five years. Both ETFs are suitable for growth-oriented investors, with VOOG offering more diversification and stability through its larger number of holdings, while MGK provides a more focused approach on mega-cap growth stocks.

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