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Vanguard VONG vs VBK: Small Cap ETF Offers 0.4% Yield in 2026

The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) focuses on established large-cap companies, concentrating 54% of its assets in technology, with a 0.5% yield based on a recent share price of ~$120.90. In contrast, the Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) includes a diversified mix of smaller growth companies, holding 579 stocks with 27% in technology, and offers a yield of 0.4% at a recent share price of ~$341.38. VBK has a lower expense ratio of 0.05%, compared to VONG's 0.06%. This comparison highlights the differing risk profiles and potential returns, which could influence investor choices between large-cap stability and small-cap growth in 2026.