Investors seeking growth exposure often weigh the advantages of large-cap stability against small-cap potential.
The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) and the State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (SLYG) present two distinct approaches.
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VOOG targets large-cap growth engines, while SLYG focuses on smaller enterprises with higher expansion potential. This structural difference shapes their cost, volatility, and historical returns.
Key Metrics Comparison
As of May 18, 2026, the two ETFs show notable differences in fees and liquidity.
VOOG has an expense ratio of 0.07%, making it more affordable than SLYG's 0.15%.
Asset size also varies significantly. VOOG manages approximately $24.2 billion, while SLYG holds around $4.6 billion.
- Expense ratio: VOOG 0.07% vs SLYG 0.15%
- Assets under management: VOOG ~$24.2 billion vs SLYG ~$4.6 billion
- Trailing 12-month total return: VOOG 31.50% vs SLYG 21.70%
- Distribution yield: VOOG 0.70% vs SLYG 0.47%
- Beta (5-year monthly vs S&P 500): VOOG 1.06 vs SLYG 1.17
Beta calculations from five-year monthly returns measure price volatility relative to the S&P 500.
The trailing 12-month metrics show a total return of 31.50% for VOOG and 21.70% for SLYG, alongside their respective distribution yields.
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Performance History and Risk Assessment
Historical data highlights the differing risk profiles between large and small-cap assets.
Over a five-year period, a $1,000 investment yielded different total returns based on the chosen segment strategy.
- VOOG: Growth of $1,000 to $2,104, max drawdown (32.70%)
- SLYG: Growth of $1,000 to $1,324, max drawdown (29.20%)
The large-cap focus of VOOG delivered a total growth of $2,104 but experienced a maximum drawdown of (32.70%).
Meanwhile, SLYG saw a maximum drawdown of (29.20%) with a total growth of $1,324.
Portfolio Allocations and Holdings
Launched in 2010, the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF concentrates heavily on large-cap leaders across 212 holdings.
Sector allocations feature technology at 48%, communication services at 17%, and financial services at 10%.
Its top individual weightings include NVIDIA at 14.54%, Microsoft at 9.08%, and Alphabet at 6.72%.
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The fund distributed $1.72 per share over the trailing 12 months.
Conversely, the State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF targets smaller firms with 343 holdings since its launch in 2000.
Sector distribution is led by technology at 20%, industrials at 20%, and healthcare at 15%.
The largest asset positions in SLYG include Sanmina at 1.57%, Viavi Solutions at 1.45%, and Argan at 1.22%.
This small-cap alternative has paid $0.77 per share over the trailing 12 months.
Catatan Tambahan
Artikel ini diterbitkan pada 20 Mei 2026 pukul 21:29 WIB oleh Michael Anderson.
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Performa historis menunjukkan bahwa VOOG memberikan pertumbuhan lebih tinggi namun dengan penarikan maksimum lebih besar, sementara SLYG menawarkan volatilitas lebih rendah dengan imbal hasil lebih kecil.
Other schedules to note
- May 20, 2026 - 21:29
- Cost and size variations influence how active traders interact with these funds. The Vanguard fund features an expense ratio of 0.07%, making it more affordable than the State Street fund, which charges 0.15%.
- 0.07%21.70%31.50%
- 0.70%0.47%1.06
- 1.17~$4.6 billion~$24.2 billion
