Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) Alternatives
Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) 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 VONG. 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 VONG
VONG charges 0.06% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VONG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | VONG vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | VONG vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | VONG vs ITOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | VONG vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | VONG vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VONG
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 | VONG vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | VONG vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | VONG vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | VONG vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | VONG vs IOO |
Top Performing VONG Alternatives (YTD)
VONG 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 | VONG vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | VONG vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | VONG vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | VONG vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | VONG vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VONG
VONG 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 | VONG vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | VONG vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | VONG vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | VONG vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | VONG vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VONG
VONG 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 | VONG vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | VONG vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | VONG vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | VONG vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | VONG 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 | VONG vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VONG vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VONG vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VONG vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VONG vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VONG vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VONG vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VONG vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VONG vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 2.75% | Jul 20, 2007 | VONG vs VEA |
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