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RFGvsVBKETF Comparison

ETF 1
RFG

Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Growth ETF

This fund is part of
US Mid Cap Growth
-0.21%
VS
ETF 2
VBK

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap Growth
-0.22%

Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Growth ETF (RFG) belongs to the US Mid Cap Growth segment. Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is part of the US Small Cap Growth segment. RFG's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Health Care and Information Technology. In contrast, VBK's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care. RFG is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.05% for VBK. RFG is up 14.89% year-to-date (YTD) with +$6M in YTD flows. VBK performs worse with 10.86% YTD performance, and -$527M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of RFG 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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RFG vs VBK performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
RFG
VBK
+11.70%+13.35%
+6.25%+3.74%
+14.89%+10.86%
+38.19%+35.64%
+69.15%+60.70%
+31.86%+18.04%
Flows
RFG
VBK
+$5M+$4M
+$6M+$130M
+$6M-$527M
-$25M-$532M
-$45M+$1.37B
-$125M+$2.79B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
RFG
VBK
+23.36%+24.53%
+18.08%+19.59%
+19.89%+20.92%
+22.69%+23.45%
Max drawdown
RFG
VBK
-10.42%-10.35%
-10.42%-11.37%
-26.58%-27.46%
-35.14%-38.36%
Max drawdown duration
RFG
VBK
45d46d
45d82d
380d287d
836d1110d
Trading data

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RFG
VBK
Last sale
4/27/2026 at 7:49 PM
$60.24
$327.86
Previous close
04/27/2026
$60.46
$334.25
Consolidated volume
04/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/27/2026 at 7:49 PM
Live
Closed
RFG
VBK
Last price
$60.24
$327.86
1D performance
-0.36%
-1.91%
AuM$337.86 M$22.30 B
E/R0.35%0.05%
Characteristics
RFG
VBK
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderInvescoVanguard
BenchmarkS&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth IndexCRSP U.S. Small Cap Growth Index
N° of holdings92465
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMarch 1, 2006January 26, 2004
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

RFG
USA
88.84%
Other
11.16%
VBK
USA
91.62%
Other
8.38%

Sectors

RFG
Industrials
25.15%
Health Care
20.75%
Information Techn.
16.53%
Consumer Discreti.
8.85%
Materials
7.81%
Other
20.91%
VBK
Information Techn.
21.43%
Industrials
17.75%
Health Care
15.54%
Consumer Discreti.
9.41%
Other
35.87%
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Diversification

RFG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

29.56%
VBK

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

11.63%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
RFG
VALARIS LTD
2.60%
TECHNIPFMC PLC
2.57%
WOODWARD
2.12%
MICHAEL STORES
2.05%
INTERDIGITAL
2.04%
ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS INC
2.04%
FIVE BELOW
1.98%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
1.94%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
1.93%
FABRINET
1.87%
HALOZYME THERAPEUTICS
1.85%
HECLA MINING
1.69%
MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC
1.67%
CURTISS WRIGHT
1.62%
FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC
1.61%
VBK
TECHNIPFMC PLC
0.91%
CIENA
0.90%
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
0.88%
NATERA
0.87%
KYG3730V1059
0.82%
CURTISS WRIGHT
0.82%
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS
0.82%
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
0.79%
US19247G1076
0.73%
ROYAL GOLD
0.71%
AST SPACEMOBILE
0.70%
WOODWARD
0.70%
MICHAEL STORES
0.66%
SOFI TECHNOLOGIES INC
0.66%
ATI INC
0.65%
Frequently asked questions about RFG and VBK

How have the RFG and VBK ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 27, 2026, RFG is up 14.89% year-to-date (YTD), while VBK has returned 10.86%. That puts RFG better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the RFG ETF saw +$6M in flows, compared to -$527M for VBK.

Which ETF is more volatile: RFG or VBK?

Over the past year, RFG had a volatility of 18.08%, while VBK experienced 19.59%.

Which ETF is bigger: RFG or VBK?

As of April 27, 2026, RFG holds $337.86 M in assets under management (AUM), while VBK manages $22.30 B.

What sectors do the RFG and VBK ETFs invest in?

RFG leans toward sectors like Industrials, Health Care and Information Technology. Meanwhile, VBK focuses on Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care.

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

RFG top holdings include VALARIS LTD, TECHNIPFMC PLC and WOODWARD. VBK holds in its top three: TECHNIPFMC PLC, CIENA and CASEYS GENERAL STORES.

Which ETF is more diversified: RFG or VBK?

RFG holds 95 securities with 29.56% of its assets in the top 15. VBK has 546 securities and a top 15 weight of 11.63%.

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