VBKETF

Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) significantly outperformed Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) over five years, delivering 79% total return versus 17%, driven by heavy concentration in mega-cap technology stocks. VUG offers a lower expense ratio (0.03% vs 0.05%) and better performance, while VBK provides broader diversification across 579 holdings with lower volatility for investors seeking to reduce tech exposure.

VIOG is a passively managed small-cap growth ETF with $1+ billion in assets and a low 0.1% expense ratio. The fund has returned 13.46% year-to-date and 14.41% over the past year, with 355 holdings providing diversification. It carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), making it a sufficient option for small-cap growth exposure, though alternatives like VBK and IWO offer different asset bases and expense ratios.