Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF vs SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth: Which Fund Is the Better Buy?
Compare sector allocations, risk profiles, and long-term growth potential as these two funds target distinct corners of the US equity market.
Overview
Determining whether to hold Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NASDAQ:VONG) or State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:SLYG) depends on whether an investor seeks large-cap technology dominance or small-cap market agility.
While both funds focus on growth, they target entirely different segments of the American equity market. VONG tracks established giants and market leaders, whereas the SPDR fund targets smaller, nimbler companies that have met specific growth and profitability criteria, creating distinct risk and return profiles for long-term investors.
Details
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 trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield as of the June 30 market close.
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