MAGA vs. VUG

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

MAGA (Truth Social America First ETF) and VUG (Vanguard Growth ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - MAGA is a Large Cap Blend Equities fund tracking the Truth Social America First Index, while VUG is a Large Cap Growth Equities fund tracking the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index. Both are passively managed. Their 0.10 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship. MAGA charges 0.72%/yr vs 0.03%/yr for VUG.

Performance

MAGA vs. VUG - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Truth Social America First ETF (MAGA) and Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

MAGA

• 1D: -0.33%
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

VUG

• 1D: 1.10%
• 1M: -0.35%
• 6M: 6.39%
• YTD: 5.02%
• 1Y: 15.36%
• 3Y*: 21.19%
• 5Y*: 12.16%
• 10Y*: 17.38%
• ALL TIME*: 12.08%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
MAGA Truth Social America First ETF	$81.52K	$81.52K	$81.52K
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF	$556.11M	$661.72M	$650.91M

MAGA vs. VUG - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
MAGA Truth Social America First ETF	-0.88%
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF	2.06%

Correlation

The correlation between MAGA and VUG is 0.10, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 27, 2026	0.10

MAGA vs. VUG - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	MAGA	VUG
Industrials	23.2%	5.3%
Consumer Cyclical	14.3%	11.5%
Energy	14.0%	0.3%
Basic Materials	11.8%	0.5%
Utilities	9.8%	0.7%
Financial Services	8.5%	3.8%
Healthcare	6.8%	4.7%
Consumer Defensive	4.9%	1.4%
Technology	3.0%	56.2%
Real Estate	2.8%	1.0%
Communication Services	-	15.4%

Return for Risk

MAGA vs. VUG — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

MAGA

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

VUG

VUG Risk / Return Rank: 28
VUG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 30
VUG Sortino Ratio Rank: 29
VUG Omega Ratio Rank: 28
VUG Calmar Ratio Rank: 25
VUG Martin Ratio Rank: 29

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

MAGA vs. VUG - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Truth Social America First ETF (MAGA) and Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	MAGA	VUG	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	0.72	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	1.10	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.13	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	0.78	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	2.47	—

Drawdowns

MAGA vs. VUG - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum MAGA drawdown since its inception was -1.72%, smaller than the maximum VUG drawdown of -50.68%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MAGA and VUG.

Drawdown Indicators

	MAGA	VUG	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-1.72%	-50.68%	+48.96%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-16.53%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-22.85%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-35.61%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-35.61%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.72%	-5.53%	+3.81%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.80%	-7.08%	+6.28%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	5.20%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	MAGA	VUG	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	5.58%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	14.24%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	10.50%	17.74%	-7.24%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	10.50%	22.49%	-11.99%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	10.50%	21.55%	-11.05%

MAGA vs. VUG - Expense Ratio Comparison

MAGA has a 0.72% expense ratio, which is higher than VUG's 0.03% expense ratio.

Dividends

MAGA vs. VUG - Dividend Comparison

MAGA has not paid dividends to shareholders, while VUG's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.40%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
MAGA Truth Social America First ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF	0.40%	0.41%	0.47%	0.58%	0.70%	0.48%	0.66%	0.95%	1.32%	1.14%	1.39%	1.30%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both MAGA and VUG in my portfolio?

MAGA and VUG have a correlation of 0.10, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, MAGA or VUG?

On fees, VUG is cheaper at 0.03% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, MAGA or VUG?

VUG is cheaper with a 0.03% expense ratio, compared with 0.72% for MAGA.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, MAGA or VUG?

VUG has the higher dividend yield at 0.40%, compared with 0.00% for MAGA.

What is the main difference between MAGA and VUG?

MAGA is categorized as Large Cap Blend Equities, while VUG is Large Cap Growth Equities. MAGA tracks Truth Social America First Index, while VUG tracks CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index. They also come from different issuers: Truth Social Funds and Vanguard. Their fees differ too: 0.72% for MAGA and 0.03% for VUG.