Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) vs. iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO): Which ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?
Choosing between the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:VOOG) and the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:IWO) involves weighing the stability and momentum of established industry leaders against the potential of small-cap innovators. While both focus on growth-oriented companies, their portfolio concentrations and market-cap focuses result in distinct risk and reward profiles. 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-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield. Continue reading