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MGKvsVUGETF Comparison

ETF 1
MGK

Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap Growth
-0.52%
VS
ETF 2
VUG

Vanguard Growth ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap Growth
-0.52%

Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK) and Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) belong to the same industry segment: US Large Cap Growth. MGK's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Healthcare. In contrast, VUG's top sector exposures are Technology, Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Industrials. MGK is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.05%, versus 0.03% for VUG. MGK is up 2.91% year-to-date (YTD) with -$1.38B in YTD flows. VUG performs better with 2.92% YTD performance, and +$6.28B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MGK and VUG 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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MGK vs VUG performance and flow charts

Performance

-1.00.01.02.03.04.05.0%Jun 24Jul 1Jul 9Jul 16Jul 23

Cumulative Flows

-1.5 B-1 B-0.5 B0 BJun 24Jul 1Jul 9Jul 16Jul 23

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
MGK
VUG
-0.32%-0.27%
+0.75%+0.40%
+2.91%+2.92%
+12.63%+11.30%
+79.85%+76.69%
+78.48%+71.75%
Flows
MGK
VUG
-$264M-$1.32B
-$442M+$1.35B
-$1.38B+$6.28B
-$9M+$13.50B
+$4.51B+$41.48B
+$6.79B+$52.94B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MGK
VUG
+19.80%+18.93%
+18.00%+17.54%
+20.25%+19.78%
+22.97%+22.71%
Max drawdown
MGK
VUG
-8.41%-8.07%
-16.79%-16.50%
-23.44%-23.03%
-36.04%-35.61%
Max drawdown duration
MGK
VUG
53d53d
187d183d
124d126d
745d756d
Trading data

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MGK
VUG
Last sale
7/27/2026 at 4:53 PM
$84.41
$83.21
Previous close
07/24/2026
$84.81
$83.48
Consolidated volume
07/24/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 7/27/2026 at 4:53 PM
Live
Closed
MGK
VUG
Last price
$84.41
$83.21
1D performance
-0.47%
-0.32%
AuM$31.78 B$215.42 B
E/R0.05%0.03%
Characteristics
MGK
VUG
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderVanguardVanguard
BenchmarkCRSP U.S. Mega Cap Growth IndexCRSP U.S. Large Cap Growth Index
N° of holdings55143
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 17, 2007January 26, 2004
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MGK
USA
98.93%
Other
1.07%
VUG
USA
99.19%
Other
0.81%

Sectors

MGK
Technology
72.42%
Other
27.58%
VUG
Technology
69.79%
Other
30.21%
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Diversification

MGK

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

73.23%
VUG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

68.66%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
MGK
NVIDIA Corp.
13.21%
Apple, Inc.
12.12%
Microsoft Corp.
7.47%
Alphabet, Inc.
5.89%
Alphabet, Inc.
4.64%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.44%
Broadcom Inc.
4.26%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
4.06%
Tesla, Inc.
3.91%
Eli Lilly & Co.
3.39%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
3.18%
Lam Research Corp.
1.91%
Visa, Inc.
1.81%
KLA Corp.
1.47%
Mastercard, Inc.
1.46%
VUG
NVIDIA Corp.
12.59%
Apple, Inc.
11.64%
Microsoft Corp.
7.59%
Alphabet, Inc.
5.74%
Alphabet, Inc.
4.52%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.46%
Broadcom Inc.
4.27%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
3.40%
Tesla, Inc.
3.26%
Eli Lilly & Co.
2.80%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
2.61%
Applied Materials, Inc.
1.59%
Visa, Inc.
1.53%
Lam Research Corp.
1.50%
Costco Wholesale Corp.
1.15%
Frequently asked questions about MGK and VUG

How have the MGK and VUG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 24, 2026, MGK is up 2.91% year-to-date (YTD), while VUG has returned 2.92%. That puts VUG better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MGK or VUG?

Year-to-date, the MGK ETF saw -$1.38B in flows, compared to +$6.28B for VUG.

Which ETF is more volatile: MGK or VUG?

Over the past year, MGK had a volatility of 18%, while VUG experienced 17.54%.

Which ETF is bigger: MGK or VUG?

As of July 24, 2026, MGK holds $31.78 B in assets under management (AUM), while VUG manages $215.42 B.

What sectors do the MGK and VUG ETFs invest in?

MGK leans toward sectors like Technology. Meanwhile, VUG focuses on Technology.

What are the top holdings of the MGK ETF and VUG ETF?

MGK top holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp.. VUG holds in its top three: NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp..

Which ETF is more diversified: MGK or VUG?

MGK holds 56 securities with 73.23% of its assets in the top 15. VUG has 146 securities and a top 15 weight of 68.66%.

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