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Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap Growth ETF
MGK performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.81% | +2.43% | +9.11% | +15.90% | +91.09% | +84.44% |
| Flows | +$24M | -$784M | -$1.57B | -$1.01B | +$4.32B | +$6.38B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap Growth ETF is built to track the CRSP U.S. Mega Cap Growth Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 56 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 17, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 56
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +19.72% | +18.28% | +20.30% | +23.05% |
Max drawdown | -7.11% | -16.79% | -23.44% | -36.04% |
Max drawdown duration | 19d | 187d | 124d | 745d |
Time to recover | 6d | 36d | 77d | 435d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is MGK?
MGK is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does MGK track?
MGK tracks the CRSP U.S. Mega Cap Growth Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does MGK invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Large Cap Growth.
What is the expense ratio of MGK?
The total expense ratio (TER) of MGK is 0.05%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was MGK launched?
MGK was launched on December 17, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of MGK?
MGK is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of MGK?
As of September 8, 2026, MGK manages $33.50 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has MGK performed recently?
As of September 8, 2026, MGK delivered a return of -0.81% over the past month (1M performance), 2.43% over the past three months (3M), and 9.11% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for MGK?
As of September 8, 2026, MGK has seen net flows of +$24M in the past month (1M flow) and -$1.57B year-to-date (YTD).
Does MGK pay dividends?
As of September 8, 2026, MGK has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.33%.
How many holdings are in MGK
As of July 31, 2026, MGK holds 56 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is MGK?
As of July 31, 2026, MGK holds 56 securities, with 75.7% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of MGK?
As of July 31, 2026, MGK holds a portfolio of 56 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does MGK invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, MGK has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does MGK focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, MGK is primarily exposed to Technology.
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