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Vanguard Information Technology ETF vs Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
ETF·NYSE
Vanguard Information Technology ETF VGT
$122.78
▲ 1.50%
74 / 100 AI score
vs
ETF·NYSE
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF SCHG
$35.10
▲ 0.80%
65 / 100 AI score
VGT vs SCHG: the verdict
How VGT and SCHG compare today, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
The verdict
CleaRank Financial AI favours
VGT
VGT
SCHG
74/100
AI score
65/100
+24.6%
1-year change
+7.4%
23.9%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
16.5%
49.9
RSI (14-day)
41.7
The verdict
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) comes out ahead on CleaRank's model, scoring 74/100 (Buy) against 65/100 (Buy) for Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG). The widest gap is one-year performance: for VGT, the price rose 24.98% over the past year.
Outlook
VGT sits between its 50-day average at $122.35 and its 200-day at $108.86. SCHG sits between its 50-day average at $35.70 and its 200-day at $33.39.
Price, side by side
Both prices start at 0% on the first day of the period you pick, so the moves compare directly.
Rebased price
-6%-4%-2%0%+2%-3.2%-4.1%
Oct '26
-5%0%+5%+10%+15%+7.6%+4.5%
Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
0%+10%+20%+16%+6.3%
May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
-10%0%+10%+20%+30%+25%+7.4%
Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26Jun '26Aug '26Oct '26
-20%0%+20%+40%+60%+80%+67%+37%
Sep '24Feb '25Jul '25Dec '25May '26Oct '26
Over 1 year: VGT gained 25.0% and SCHG gained 7.4%, a gap of 17.6 points in VGT's favour.
Key metrics
Size and recent performance for each.
Size and market performance
VGT
SCHG
$177.9B
Size (net assets / market cap)
$63.9B
3.2M
Volume (shares, last session)
7.5M
83%
Position in 52-week range
78%
+0.3%
Price against 50-day average
-1.7%
Reading
Holding SCHG is the cheaper choice on fees. Its expense ratio is 0.04%, while VGT's is 0.09%. For a $10,000 holding, the yearly fee comes to $9.00 for VGT and $4.00 for SCHG. VGT is the bigger fund, holding $177.9B in net assets compared with $63.9B for SCHG.
Momentum and sentiment
The indicators behind each AI score, side by side.
Indicators side by side
VGT
SCHG
74/100
AI score
65/100
49.9
RSI (14-day)
41.7
+0.3%
Price against 50-day average
-1.7%
+12.6%
Price against 200-day average
+5.1%
Technicals
Its 14-day RSI is 45.0, in the neutral zone, with the MACD line negative. SCHG is in a mixed trend, trading 1.67% below its 50-day average and 5.11% above its 200-day average. Its 14-day RSI is 41.7, in the neutral zone, with the MACD line negative. VGT sits higher in its 52-week range, at 80% against 78% for SCHG.
Sentiment
Over the past month, VGT slipped 4.15%, but over three months it gained 7.58%. SCHG dropped 3.20% in the past month and advanced 4.53% across three months.
Risk and practical tips
How much each moves, how much return each has paid for that risk, and what to watch if you hold either.
Risk measures
VGT
SCHG
23.9%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
16.5%
0.88
Sharpe ratio
0.63
Risk
On an average day, VGT moves more than SCHG: 1.37% against 1.03%.
ProTips
- For SCHG, watch the 50-day SMA at $35.70 above the price and the 200-day SMA at $33.39 below it.
- Fees add up over time. On $10,000, VGT costs $9.00 a year and SCHG costs $4.00.
VGT vs SCHG: long-term scenarios
Simulated paths from each price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Simulated growth of $10,000
$20K$40K$60K$80K$76.4K$61.7K$27.7K$25.6K
202620282030203220342036
VGT
SCHG
$10,007
Downside, 2036 (10th)
$10,626
$27,656
Base case, 2036 (median)
$25,613
$76,431
Upside, 2036 (90th)
$61,739
In the median simulated path, $10,000 in VGT grows to about $27,700 and $10,000 in SCHG to about $25,600 by 2036. The paths come from each asset's own historical volatility and trend; they are statistical outcomes, not forecasts.
Trade plans for both
Entry, stop and target levels from each moving average and its volatility. Educational, not advice.
Actionable Trade Plans
Select Your Trade Bias
Risk Tolerance
Conservative
3%
Aggressive
Portfolio Value
$
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Position Size: $200 - $300 per asset
VGT
Current: $122.78
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$116.64
Aggressive
$122.78
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$113.14
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
+5% from current
$128.92
+10% from current
$135.06
+15% from current
$141.20
SCHG
Current: $35.10
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$33.34
Aggressive
$35.10
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$32.34
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
+5% from current
$36.85
+10% from current
$38.61
+15% from current
$40.36
Calculate Your Trade
Disclaimer
The content is for educational purposes only. The verdict weighs trend, valuation and risk together. Trading involves risk of loss. Note: The AI favored VGT based on price momentum, on today's data.
VGT vs SCHG: questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, VGT or SCHG?+
On CleaRank's model VGT scores higher, 74/100 (Buy) against 65/100 (Buy) for SCHG. This describes the data on this page and is not a personal recommendation.
Which has performed better over the past year, VGT or SCHG?+
VGT has done better: its price rose 24.98% over the past year, while SCHG rose 7.37%.
Which is cheaper to own, VGT or SCHG?+
Fees are lower at SCHG, whose expense ratio is 0.04%, while VGT's is 0.09%.
Which pays more income, VGT or SCHG?+
SCHG has the higher yield, 0.39% against 0.38% for VGT. A yield is the payout divided by the price, so it changes when either one does.
Which is riskier, VGT or SCHG?+
VGT moves more from one day to the next. Its average daily move is 1.37%, compared with 1.03% for SCHG.
Which has stronger momentum right now, VGT or SCHG?+
VGT has the higher 14-day RSI, 45.0 (neutral) against 41.7 (neutral) for SCHG. Both MACD lines are negative. Readings above 70 or below 30 mark stretched momentum.
Which fund is larger, VGT or SCHG?+
VGT is the bigger fund, with $177.9B in net assets versus $63.9B for SCHG.
Which is closer to its 52-week high, VGT or SCHG?+
SCHG sits nearer its 52-week high. It is 5.39% below a high of $37.10, while VGT is 7.44% below its high of $130.66.
Are VGT and SCHG in an uptrend?+
SCHG is in a mixed trend, trading 1.67% below its 50-day average and 5.11% above its 200-day.