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IJKvsMDYGETF Comparison

ETF 1
IJK

iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF

This fund is part of
US Mid Cap Growth
+0.17%
VS
ETF 2
MDYG

State Street SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF

This fund is part of
US Mid Cap Growth
+0.17%

The ETFs iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK) and State Street SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF (MDYG) track the S&P MidCap 400 Growth Total Return Index - USD and belong to the same industry segment: US Mid Cap Growth. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care. IJK is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.17%, versus 0.15% for MDYG. IJK is up 12.72% year-to-date (YTD) with +$312M in YTD flows. MDYG performs better with 12.73% YTD performance, and -$48M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IJK and MDYG 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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IJK vs MDYG performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 05/01/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
IJK
MDYG
+7.25%+7.25%
+7.25%+7.26%
+12.72%+12.73%
+31.51%+31.52%
+56.99%+57.00%
+39.61%+39.66%
Flows
IJK
MDYG
-$130M+$10M
+$420M+$6M
+$312M-$48M
-$26M-$29M
-$452M+$12M
-$481M+$330M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
IJK
MDYG
+21.83%+21.45%
+17.23%+17.13%
+18.66%+18.62%
+20.61%+20.58%
Max drawdown
IJK
MDYG
-9.92%-9.91%
-9.92%-9.91%
-25.48%-25.46%
-29.27%-29.25%
Max drawdown duration
IJK
MDYG
45d45d
45d45d
379d379d
834d834d
Trading data

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IJK
MDYG
Last sale
5/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
$109.12
$104.06
Previous close
04/29/2026
$108.71
$103.68
Consolidated volume
04/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 5/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
IJK
MDYG
Last price
$109.12
$104.06
1D performance
+0.38%
+0.37%
AuM$10.61 B$2.70 B
E/R0.17%0.15%
Characteristics
IJK
MDYG
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesState Street Investment Management
BenchmarkS&P MidCap 400 Growth IndexS&P MidCap 400 Growth Index
N° of holdings232232
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 24, 2000November 8, 2005
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

IJK
USA
90.53%
Other
9.47%
MDYG
USA
90.47%
Other
9.53%

Sectors

IJK
Industrials
25.32%
Information Techn.
18.47%
Health Care
14.42%
Consumer Discreti.
9.23%
Other
32.56%
MDYG
Industrials
25.32%
Information Techn.
18.48%
Health Care
14.42%
Consumer Discreti.
9.23%
Other
32.55%
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Diversification

IJK

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

20.18%
MDYG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

20.19%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
IJK
TECHNIPFMC PLC
1.71%
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
1.65%
UTD THERAPEUT
1.57%
CURTISS WRIGHT
1.54%
FLEX LTD
1.48%
XPO LOGISTICS
1.40%
WOODWARD
1.31%
ROYAL GOLD
1.26%
ATI INC
1.21%
MICHAEL STORES
1.21%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
1.20%
NVENT ELECTRIC PLC
1.17%
TWILIO
1.17%
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
1.15%
FABRINET
1.15%
MDYG
TECHNIPFMC PLC
1.71%
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
1.66%
UTD THERAPEUT
1.57%
CURTISS WRIGHT
1.54%
FLEX LTD
1.48%
XPO LOGISTICS
1.40%
WOODWARD
1.31%
ROYAL GOLD
1.26%
ATI INC
1.21%
MICHAEL STORES
1.21%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
1.20%
NVENT ELECTRIC PLC
1.17%
TWILIO
1.17%
FABRINET
1.15%
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
1.15%
Frequently asked questions about IJK and MDYG

How have the IJK and MDYG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of May 1, 2026, IJK is up 12.72% year-to-date (YTD), while MDYG has returned 12.73%. That puts MDYG better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IJK or MDYG?

Year-to-date, the IJK ETF saw +$312M in flows, compared to -$48M for MDYG.

Which ETF is more volatile: IJK or MDYG?

Over the past year, IJK had a volatility of 17.23%, while MDYG experienced 17.13%.

Which ETF is bigger: IJK or MDYG?

As of May 1, 2026, IJK holds $10.61 B in assets under management (AUM), while MDYG manages $2.70 B.

What sectors do the IJK and MDYG ETFs invest in?

IJK leans toward sectors like Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care. Meanwhile, MDYG focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the IJK ETF and MDYG ETF?

IJK top holdings include TECHNIPFMC PLC, CASEYS GENERAL STORES and UTD THERAPEUT. MDYG holds in its top three: TECHNIPFMC PLC, CASEYS GENERAL STORES and UTD THERAPEUT.

Which ETF is more diversified: IJK or MDYG?

IJK holds 243 securities with 20.18% of its assets in the top 15. MDYG has 242 securities and a top 15 weight of 20.19%.

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