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VBKvsAMIDETF Comparison

ETF 1

VBK

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF

This fund is part of

US Small Cap Growth

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ETF 2

AMID

Argent Mid Cap ETF

This fund is part of

US Multi-Factor

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Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) belongs to the US Small Cap Growth segment. Argent Mid Cap ETF (AMID) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. VBK's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care. In contrast, AMID's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. VBK is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.05%, versus 0.52% for AMID. VBK is up 18.38% year-to-date (YTD) with +$1.24B in YTD flows. AMID performs worse with 6.87% YTD performance, and +$2M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VBK and AMID 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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VBK vs AMID performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 06/18/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	VBK AMID	+6.70%+4.61%	+16.52%+10.69%	+18.38%+6.87%	+32.83%+11.48%	+60.89%+39.69%	+31.18%n/a
Flows	VBK AMID	+$1.60B+$3M	+$1.40B-$1M	+$1.24B+$2M	+$1.20B+$2M	+$2.77B+$65M	+$4.25B-

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	VBK AMID	+24.21%+19.68%	+20.32%+16.53%	+21.22%+17.64%	+23.59%n/a
Max drawdown	VBK AMID	-6.22%-4.88%	-11.37%-12.35%	-27.46%-23.58%	-38.36%n/a
Max drawdown duration	VBK AMID	13d27d	82d139d	287d570d	1110dn/a

Trading data

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	VBK	AMID
Last sale 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM	$356.54	$35.84
Previous close 06/18/2026	$350.10	$35.62
Consolidated volume 06/18/2026
Average volume 30 days
Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

Replication quality

Data as of May 29, 2026

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AMID

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Main metrics

Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM

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	VBK	AMID
Last price	$356.54	$35.84
1D performance	+1.84%	+0.61%
AuM	$25.62 B	$110.80 M
E/R	0.05%	0.52%

Characteristics

	VBK	AMID
Management strategy	Passive	Active
Provider	Vanguard	Alpha Architect
Benchmark	CRSP U.S. Small Cap Growth Index	-
N° of holdings	461	43
Asset class	Equities	-
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	January 26, 2004	August 17, 2022
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

VBK

USA

90.69%

Other

9.31%

AMID

USA

89.32%

Other

10.68%

Sectors

VBK

Information Techn.

22.66%

Industrials

18.47%

Health Care

14.12%

Consumer Discreti.

8.93%

Other

35.83%

AMID

Industrials

28.88%

Information Techn.

16.48%

Financials

13.92%

Consumer Discreti.

11.39%

Health Care

8.1%

Other

21.23%

Diversification

VBK

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

13.07%

AMID

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

44.32%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026

VBK

BLOOM ENERGY CORP

1.11%

CIENA

1.10%

COMFORT SYSTEMS USA

0.95%

LUMENTUM HOLDINGS

0.95%

CASEYS GENERAL STORES

0.90%

TECHNIPFMC PLC

0.89%

US19247G1076

0.88%

REVOLUTION MEDICINES INC

0.84%

CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING

0.83%

US04626A1034

0.83%

NATERA

0.80%

CURTISS WRIGHT

0.78%

KYG3730V1059

0.75%

MICHAEL STORES

0.73%

FABRINET

0.72%

AMID

COMFORT SYSTEMS USA

4.22%

VICTORY CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC

3.53%

MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS

3.47%

LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS

3.10%

HCA HEALTHCARE

3.06%

NRG ENERGY

2.99%

HOULIHAN LOKEY INC

2.87%

UNITED RENTALS

2.78%

VERTIV HOLDINGS

2.75%

FABRINET

2.70%

MURPHY USA

2.70%

AXOS FINANCIAL INC

2.61%

TECHNIPFMC PLC

2.52%

MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC

2.52%

US FOODS HOLDING CORP

2.50%

Frequently asked questions about VBK and AMID

How have the VBK and AMID ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, VBK is up 18.38% year-to-date (YTD), while AMID has returned 6.87%. That puts VBK better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the VBK ETF saw +$1.24B in flows, compared to +$2M for AMID.

Which ETF is more volatile: VBK or AMID?

Over the past year, VBK had a volatility of 20.32%, while AMID experienced 16.53%.

Which ETF is bigger: VBK or AMID?

As of June 18, 2026, VBK holds $25.62 B in assets under management (AUM), while AMID manages $110.80 M.

What sectors do the VBK and AMID ETFs invest in?

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

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

VBK top holdings include BLOOM ENERGY CORP, CIENA and COMFORT SYSTEMS USA. AMID holds in its top three: COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, VICTORY CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC and MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS.

VBKvsAMIDETF Comparison

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF

Argent Mid Cap ETF

VBK vs AMID performance and flow charts

Performance

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the VBK and AMID ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, VBK is up 18.38% year-to-date (YTD), while AMID has returned 6.87%. That puts VBK better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the VBK ETF saw +$1.24B in flows, compared to +$2M for AMID.

Which ETF is more volatile: VBK or AMID?

Over the past year, VBK had a volatility of 20.32%, while AMID experienced 16.53%.

Which ETF is bigger: VBK or AMID?

As of June 18, 2026, VBK holds $25.62 B in assets under management (AUM), while AMID manages $110.80 M.

What sectors do the VBK and AMID ETFs invest in?

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

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

VBK top holdings include BLOOM ENERGY CORP, CIENA and COMFORT SYSTEMS USA. AMID holds in its top three: COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, VICTORY CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC and MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS.

Which ETF is more diversified: VBK or AMID?

VBK holds 546 securities with 13.07% of its assets in the top 15. AMID has 44 securities and a top 15 weight of 44.32%.

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