Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF

VOT

Market cap $17.9B

It could be time for mid-caps to get their groove back. Investors are overlooking stocks in the middle and in this Vanguard ETF.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Mid Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on August 17, 2006.

Mid-cap growth stocks are undervalued versus large-caps, making now an attractive entry point for long-term investors seeking diversification and potential outperformance. VOT and IWP are both solid mid-cap growth ETF choices, but VOT stands out for its lower expense ratio, higher dividend, and more resilient portfolio construction. VOT targets aggressive sectors with defensive holdings, while IWP focuses on defensive sectors but selects more aggressive companies, offering different risk-return profiles.

Looking for broad exposure to the Mid Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on August 17, 2006.

We've been marveling at the performance of U.S. large-cap stocks since that early April low. We've also been tracking whether small-caps are finally going to keep up pace with their larger counterparts.

NUMG is an ESG-themed mid-cap growth fund with a 0.31% expense ratio, $404 million in assets under management, and 45 equity holdings. Its underlying Index has trailed its benchmark and several more popular non-ESG ETFs like IWP and VOT since its inception. Results over the last few years in particular were disappointing. However, these results aren't so relevant anymore, given how several key stocks have or will be graduating to large-cap indices due to exceptional performance. These include Palantir, AppLovin, and Coinbase.

Mid-cap growth stocks continue to outperform large caps, offering robust earnings growth, attractive valuations, and greater diversification. IMCG is a top-tier mid-cap growth ETF with strong historical returns, broad sector diversification, low expense ratio, and consistent dividend growth. While IMCG is a solid, lower-risk option, alternatives like IWP and VOT offer higher returns and liquidity but come with slightly higher risk.

Looking for broad exposure to the Mid Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 08/17/2006.

Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF outperforms large-cap growth indices, driven by robust mid-cap earnings growth and diversified sector exposure. Mid-cap growth stocks offer superior expansion potential and attractive valuations compared to large caps, supporting VOT's strong performance. Top holdings like Amphenol, TransDigm, DoorDash, and Howmet Aerospace deliver record results, fueling VOT's 20%+ trailing twelve-month return.

Looking for broad exposure to the Mid Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 08/17/2006.