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GURUvsVBKETF Comparison

ETF 1

GURU

Global X Guru Index ETF

This fund is part of

US Multi-Factor

-1.16%

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ETF 2

VBK

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF

This fund is part of

US Small Cap Growth

-1.98%

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Global X Guru Index ETF (GURU) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is part of the US Small Cap Growth segment. GURU's top 3 sector exposures are Healthcare, Technology and Industrials. In contrast, VBK's top sector exposures are Technology, Industrials and Healthcare. GURU is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.75%, versus 0.05% for VBK. GURU is up 5.83% year-to-date (YTD) with -$628K in YTD flows. VBK performs better with 10.9% YTD performance, and +$2M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GURU and VBK below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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GURU vs VBK performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 07/29/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	GURU VBK	-4.79%-7.61%	+4.74%+2.14%	+5.83%+10.90%	+20.48%+17.83%	+72.02%+41.93%	+37.89%+19.90%
Flows	GURU VBK	-+$177M	-$58K+$537M	-$628K+$2M	-$1M-$90M	-$16M+$1.65B	-$25M+$3.14B

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	GURU VBK	+17.18%+20.82%	+16.33%+20.63%	+17.21%+21.25%	+20.85%+23.61%
Max drawdown	GURU VBK	-5.62%-8.68%	-11.25%-11.37%	-20.65%-27.46%	-38.60%-38.36%
Max drawdown duration	GURU VBK	29d29d	123d82d	134d287d	1160d1110d

Trading data

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	GURU	VBK
Last sale 7/30/2026 at 1:30 PM	$67.90	$341.38
Previous close 07/29/2026	$66.12	$334.14
Consolidated volume 07/29/2026
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Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

Replication quality

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	GURU	VBK
Last price	$67.90	$341.38
1D performance	+2.69%	+2.17%
AuM	$60.16 M	$22.81 B
E/R	0.75%	0.05%

Characteristics

	GURU	VBK
Management strategy	Passive	Passive
Provider	Global X	Vanguard
Benchmark	Solactive Guru Index	CRSP U.S. Small Cap Growth Index
N° of holdings	86	531
Asset class	Equities	Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	June 4, 2012	January 26, 2004
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

GURU

USA

89.37%

Other

10.63%

VBK

USA

93.28%

Other

6.72%

Sectors

GURU

Healthcare

25.19%

Technology

20.31%

Industrials

12.54%

Finance

12.44%

Consumer Services

7.79%

Other

21.73%

VBK

Technology

23.5%

Industrials

20.5%

Healthcare

17.1%

Finance

11%

Other

27.9%

Diversification

GURU

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

22.58%

VBK

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

12.67%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026

GURU

Astera Labs, Inc.

2.18%

Apogee Therapeutics, Inc.

1.74%

Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.

1.65%

Sandisk Corp.

1.59%

Lam Research Corp.

1.53%

United Airlines Holdings, Inc.

1.51%

Immunovant, Inc.

1.50%

Natera, Inc.

1.46%

Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.

1.42%

Travere Therapeutics, Inc.

1.40%

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.

1.38%

Krystal Biotech, Inc.

1.34%

T1 Energy, Inc.

1.31%

Green Brick Partners, Inc.

1.30%

Eli Lilly & Co.

1.28%

VBK

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.

1.23%

Revolution Medicines, Inc.

1.03%

Astera Labs, Inc.

1.02%

Natera, Inc.

1.01%

Twilio, Inc.

0.86%

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

0.80%

Carpenter Technology Corp.

0.80%

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

0.77%

FTAI Aviation Ltd.

0.76%

Entegris, Inc.

0.75%

nVent Electric Plc

0.75%

ATI, Inc.

0.74%

TechnipFMC plc

0.72%

MasTec, Inc.

0.72%

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.

0.71%

Frequently asked questions about GURU and VBK

How have the GURU and VBK ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 29, 2026, GURU is up 5.83% year-to-date (YTD), while VBK has returned 10.9%. That puts VBK better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GURU or VBK?

Year-to-date, the GURU ETF saw -$628K in flows, compared to +$2M for VBK.

Which ETF is more volatile: GURU or VBK?

Over the past year, GURU had a volatility of 16.33%, while VBK experienced 20.63%.

Which ETF is bigger: GURU or VBK?

As of July 29, 2026, GURU holds $60.16 M in assets under management (AUM), while VBK manages $22.81 B.

What sectors do the GURU and VBK ETFs invest in?

GURU leans toward sectors like Healthcare, Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, VBK focuses on Technology, Industrials and Healthcare.

What are the top holdings of the GURU ETF and VBK ETF?

GURU top holdings include Astera Labs, Inc., Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. and Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.. VBK holds in its top three: Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd., Revolution Medicines, Inc. and Astera Labs, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: GURU or VBK?

GURU holds 86 securities with 22.58% of its assets in the top 15. VBK has 540 securities and a top 15 weight of 12.67%.

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GURUvsVBKETF Comparison

Global X Guru Index ETF

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF

GURU vs VBK performance and flow charts

Performance

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the GURU and VBK ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 29, 2026, GURU is up 5.83% year-to-date (YTD), while VBK has returned 10.9%. That puts VBK better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GURU or VBK?

Year-to-date, the GURU ETF saw -$628K in flows, compared to +$2M for VBK.

Which ETF is more volatile: GURU or VBK?

Over the past year, GURU had a volatility of 16.33%, while VBK experienced 20.63%.

Which ETF is bigger: GURU or VBK?

As of July 29, 2026, GURU holds $60.16 M in assets under management (AUM), while VBK manages $22.81 B.

What sectors do the GURU and VBK ETFs invest in?

GURU leans toward sectors like Healthcare, Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, VBK focuses on Technology, Industrials and Healthcare.

What are the top holdings of the GURU ETF and VBK ETF?

GURU top holdings include Astera Labs, Inc., Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. and Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.. VBK holds in its top three: Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd., Revolution Medicines, Inc. and Astera Labs, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: GURU or VBK?

GURU holds 86 securities with 22.58% of its assets in the top 15. VBK has 540 securities and a top 15 weight of 12.67%.

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