Which Growth ETF Is the Better Long-Term Buy: Vanguard's VONG or iShares' IWO?
Compare sector allocations, top holdings, and risk profiles to see how these growth ETFs stack up for different investor goals.
Which Growth ETF Is the Better Long-Term Buy: Vanguard's VONG or iShares' IWO?
Overview
The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NASDAQ:VONG) offers low-cost exposure to large-cap growth giants, while the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:IWO) targets the more volatile small-cap growth segment.
Growth investing involves targeting companies with the potential to expand faster than the broader market. These two funds track very different segments of the growth landscape. VONG focuses on established large-cap leaders, whereas IWO seeks out smaller, emerging companies that may offer higher upside but carry distinct risks.
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.
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