- The Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF tracks a basket of mid- and large-cap stocks that score well on six growth factors. Fees are 0.07% and AUM is nearly $9B.
- This article centers on whether VOT hits the 'sweet spot' in terms of risk and return for growth investors. I evaluated it based on performance, volatility, growth, valuation, and profitability.
- My analysis compares VOT with VBK and VUG, Vanguard's small- and large-cap growth ETFs that follow the same factor-based approach. I determined VOT really is a 'middle-of-the-road' product.
- While growth stocks may be bottoming soon, I think investors are better off sticking with a pure large-cap growth ETF instead. It's important not to sacrifice quality in times of uncertainty.
For further details see:
Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF: Overvalued With Many Low Margin Holdings