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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF vs Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF
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VOO vs VOOG: the verdict
How VOO and VOOG compare today, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
The verdict
CleaRank Financial AI favours
VOO
VOO
VOOG
72/100
AI score
66/100
+13.0%
1-year change
+12.5%
10.1%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
16.7%
47.1
RSI (14-day)
40.4
The verdict
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) comes out ahead on CleaRank's model, scoring 72/100 (Buy) against 66/100 (Buy) for Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG). The widest gap is momentum, where VOOG is weaker: the MACD line is negative.
Outlook
VOO sits between its 50-day average at $705.99 and its 200-day at $668.51. VOOG sits between its 50-day average at $84.65 and its 200-day at $79.15.
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
-4%-2%0%+2%-1%-3.7%
Oct '26
0%+5%+10%+4.3%+3.5%
Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
0%+5%+10%+7%+5.8%
May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
-10%0%+10%+20%+13%+12%
Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26Jun '26Aug '26Oct '26
0%+20%+40%+60%+49%+38%
Sep '24Feb '25Jul '25Dec '25May '26Oct '26
Over 1 year: VOO gained 13.0% and VOOG gained 12.5%, a gap of 0.5 points in VOO's favour.
Key metrics
Size and recent performance for each.
Size and market performance
VOO
VOOG
$1.74T
Size (net assets / market cap)
$27.8B
4.9M
Volume (shares, last session)
1.1M
89%
Position in 52-week range
77%
-0.3%
Price against 50-day average
-2.0%
Reading
VOO is the cheaper fund to hold, with an expense ratio of 0.03% against 0.07% for VOOG. On a $10,000 holding that is $3.00 a year for VOO and $7.00 for VOOG. VOO is the larger fund, with $1.74T in net assets against $27.8B.
Momentum and sentiment
The indicators behind each AI score, side by side.
Indicators side by side
VOO
VOOG
72/100
AI score
66/100
47.1
RSI (14-day)
40.4
-0.3%
Price against 50-day average
-2.0%
+5.2%
Price against 200-day average
+4.8%
Technicals
VOO is in a mixed trend, trading 0.34% below its 50-day average and 5.17% above its 200-day average. Its 14-day RSI is 42.1, in the neutral zone. VOOG is in a mixed trend, trading 2.03% below its 50-day average and 4.78% above its 200-day average. Its 14-day RSI is 40.4, in the neutral zone, with the MACD line negative. VOO sits higher in its 52-week range, at 86% against 77% for VOOG.
Sentiment
VOO fell 1.27% over the past month and rose 2.86% over three months. VOOG fell 3.73% over the past month and rose 4.29% over 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
VOO
VOOG
10.1%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
16.7%
0.74
Sharpe ratio
0.77
Risk
VOOG is the fund that swings more on a typical day, with an average daily move of 1.05% against 0.66% for VOO.
ProTips
- For VOO, watch the 50-day SMA at $705.99 above the price and the 200-day SMA at $668.51 below it.
- For VOOG, watch the 20-day EMA at $84.62 above the price and the 200-day SMA at $79.15 below it.
- Costs compound: VOO charges $3.00 a year on $10,000 and VOOG $7.00.
VOO vs VOOG: long-term scenarios
Simulated paths from each price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Simulated growth of $10,000
$10K$20K$30K$40K$50K$60K$58.5K$48.7K$25K$23.4K
202620282030203220342036
VOO
VOOG
$11,264
Downside, 2036 (10th)
$10,693
$23,423
Base case, 2036 (median)
$25,013
$48,708
Upside, 2036 (90th)
$58,513
In the median simulated path, $10,000 in VOO grows to about $23,400 and $10,000 in VOOG to about $25,000 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
VOO
Current: $703.41
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$668.24
Aggressive
$703.41
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$648.19
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
+5% from current
$738.58
+10% from current
$773.75
+15% from current
$808.92
VOOG
Current: $82.93
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$78.78
Aggressive
$82.93
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$76.42
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
+5% from current
$87.08
+10% from current
$91.22
+15% from current
$95.37
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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 VOO based on price momentum, on today's data.
VOO vs VOOG: questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, VOO or VOOG?+
On CleaRank's model VOO scores higher, 72/100 (Buy) against 66/100 (Buy) for VOOG. This describes the data on this page and is not a personal recommendation.
Which has performed better over the past year, VOO or VOOG?+
VOO has done better: its price rose 13.14% over the past year, while VOOG rose 12.48%.
Which is cheaper to own, VOO or VOOG?+
Holding VOO costs less per year: its expense ratio is 0.03%, compared with 0.07% for VOOG.
Which pays more income, VOO or VOOG?+
VOO has the higher yield, 1.06% against 0.45% for VOOG. A yield is the payout divided by the price, so it changes when either one does.
Which is riskier, VOO or VOOG?+
VOOG moves more from one day to the next. VOO's average daily move is 0.66%, and VOOG's is 1.05%.
Which has stronger momentum right now, VOO or VOOG?+
The 14-day RSI is higher for VOO at 42.1, which is neutral, than for VOOG at 40.4, also neutral. Readings above 70 or below 30 point to stretched momentum.
Which fund is larger, VOO or VOOG?+
VOO is the bigger fund, with $1.74T in net assets. VOOG holds $27.8B.
Which is closer to its 52-week high, VOO or VOOG?+
VOO is nearer its 52-week high. It sits 2.77% under a high of $718.47, while VOOG sits 6.03% under $88.25.
Are VOO and VOOG in an uptrend?+
VOO is in a mixed trend, trading 0.34% below its 50-day average and 4.50% above its 200-day. VOOG is in a mixed trend, trading 2.03% below its 50-day average and 4.78% above its 200-day.