10 Small-Cap Stocks Poised to Break Out in 2026 - Barron'sSkip to Main ContentThis copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.# 10 Small-Cap Stocks That Could Keep the Rally GoingBy [Ian Salisbury]ShareResize---ReprintsAfter years of struggling to catch up with the large- ...

Core Insights - The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) and the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG) provide access to large-cap U.S. growth companies but differ in index tracking, cost, diversification, and performance [1][2] Cost & Size Comparison - VOOG has an expense ratio of 0.07% while SCHG has a lower expense ratio of 0.04% [3] - As of January 17, 2026, VOOG's one-year return is 20.88% compared to SCHG's 15.90% [3] - VOOG offers a dividend yield of 0.49%, slightly higher than SCHG's 0.36% [3] - VOOG has assets under management (AUM) of $22 billion, while SCHG has a larger AUM of $53 billion [3] Performance & Risk Comparison - Over five years, VOOG's maximum drawdown is -32.74%, while SCHG's is -34.59% [4] - A $1,000 investment in VOOG would grow to $1,965 over five years, compared to $2,046 for SCHG [4] Portfolio Composition - SCHG tracks a broad index of large-cap U.S. growth stocks, with technology comprising 45% of its portfolio, followed by communication services at 16% and consumer cyclicals at 13% [5] - SCHG holds 198 stocks, with top positions in Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft [5] - VOOG holds 140 stocks, with a higher concentration in technology at approximately 49% [6][7] - The top three holdings in VOOG account for around 32% of its portfolio, while in SCHG, they account for 29% [7] Investment Implications - VOOG focuses solely on S&P 500 growth stocks, potentially limiting its risk due to the strength of these companies [8] - The fee structures and dividend yields differ slightly, with VOOG having a higher expense ratio but also a higher dividend yield [9] - In summary, VOOG is more concentrated in tech and offers a higher yield, while SCHG is broader and has a lower fee structure [10]

Core Viewpoint - Large-cap growth stocks have dominated the market due to a lack of investor interest in mid-cap and small-cap stocks, with many preferring to invest in the "Magnificent Seven" for consistent double-digit annual returns [1] Group 1 - The prevailing investment strategy focuses on large-cap growth stocks, leading to a neglect of mid-cap and small-cap opportunities [1] - Investors are drawn to the stability and performance of large-cap stocks, which has resulted in a significant shift in market dynamics [1] - The article suggests that 2026 may present a turning point for mid-cap value dividend stocks, indicating potential for growth in this segment [1]