The choice between Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NASDAQ:VONG) and Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:VBK) hinges on whether an investor seeks exposure to established large-cap technology giants or smaller growth companies.
Both funds serve as core growth-building blocks, but they operate at opposite ends of the market capitalization spectrum
While the Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF tracks the Russell 1000 Growth Index to capture momentum from the largest U.S. companies, the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF targets smaller firms that may be in earlier, more aggressive expansion phases. Snapshot (cost & size) These Vanguard funds are among the most affordable in their categories. VBK has a slight edge with an expense ratio of 0.05% compared to VONG’s 0.06%.
Both funds currently offer an identical trailing-12-month distribution yield of 0.40%. Performance & risk comparison What’s inside The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) provides concentrated exposure to the major growth engines of the U.S. market, with technology firms accounting for 51% of its weight. Its portfolio includes 394 holdings, and its largest positions are Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) at 13.23%, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) at 11.13%, and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) at 8.70%.