ISCG vs. VOOG: Small-Cap Growth vs. S&P 500 Growth -- Which ETF Is the Better Buy?
VOOG focuses on mega-cap tech leaders while ISCG diversifies across smaller firms.
Overview
The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:VOOG) and the iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:ISCG) both target growth-oriented U.S. equities but focus on opposite ends of the market-capitalization spectrum.
VOOG leans on a small group of mega-cap technology leaders, while ISCG spreads its bets across more than 900 smaller companies. For investors trying to decide between the two, the choice really comes down to whether you want concentrated bets on today's biggest winners or broader diversification with more growth potential.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-year return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.