IWY vs. VUG: How Fees and Diversification Set These Popular Growth ETFs Apart
The Motley Fool·2026-01-12 00:28
Portfolio size, cost, and risk profiles could be selling points for investors seeking a growth-focused fund.Both the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG +0.59%) and the iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF (IWY +0.55%) aim to give investors exposure to large-cap U.S. growth stocks, but they do so by tracking different indexes and using distinct portfolio construction methods. This analysis examines their cost structures, recent performance, risk profiles, and portfolio characteristics to help investors weigh which fund ...