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Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF
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Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +13.59% | +2.75% | +2.14% | +36.87% | +109.58% | +93.02% |
| Flows | +$251M | -$432M | -$937M | +$1.15B | +$5.35B | +$7.73B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard 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 | 59 |
| 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 March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 59
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +21.24% | +16.92% | +20.00% | +22.79% |
Max drawdown | -14.37% | -16.79% | -23.44% | -36.04% |
Max drawdown duration | 79d | 177d | 124d | 745d |
Time to recover | 18d | N/A | 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 |
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| Average | Join for free |
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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 April 24, 2026, MGK manages $32.02 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has MGK performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, MGK delivered a return of 13.59% over the past month (1M performance), 2.75% over the past three months (3M), and 2.14% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for MGK?
As of April 24, 2026, MGK has seen net flows of +$251M in the past month (1M flow) and -$937M year-to-date (YTD).
Does MGK pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, MGK has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.34%.
How many holdings are in MGK
As of March 31, 2026, MGK holds 59 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 March 31, 2026, MGK holds 59 securities, with 74% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of MGK?
As of March 31, 2026, MGK holds a portfolio of 59 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T. 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 March 31, 2026, MGK has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does MGK focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, MGK is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
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