Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK) Alternatives
Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MGK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to MGK
MGK charges 0.05% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MGK alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | MGK vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | MGK vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | MGK vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | MGK vs VUG | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | MGK vs ITOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MGK
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | MGK vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | MGK vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | MGK vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | MGK vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | MGK vs IOO |
Top Performing MGK Alternatives (YTD)
MGK alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | MGK vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | MGK vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | MGK vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | MGK vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | MGK vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MGK
MGK alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | MGK vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | MGK vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | MGK vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | MGK vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | MGK vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MGK
MGK alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | MGK vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | MGK vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | MGK vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | MGK vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | MGK vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | MGK vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | MGK vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | MGK vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | MGK vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | MGK vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | MGK vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | MGK vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | MGK vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | MGK vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 2.75% | Jul 20, 2007 | MGK vs VEA |
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