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Head-to-head · ETF vs ETF
Vanguard Growth ETF vs Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
vs
ETF·NYSE
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF SCHG
$35.10
▲ 0.80%
65 / 100 AI score
VUG vs SCHG: the verdict
How VUG and SCHG compare today, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
The verdict
CleaRank Financial AI favours
VUG
VUG
SCHG
66/100
AI score
65/100
+6.5%
1-year change
+7.4%
17.6%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
16.5%
46.0
RSI (14-day)
41.7
The verdict
Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) comes out ahead on CleaRank's model, scoring 66/100 (Buy) against 65/100 (Buy) for Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG). The widest gap is momentum, where VUG is weaker: the 14-day RSI of 36.4 is in the bearish zone and the MACD line is negative.
Outlook
VUG sits between its 50-day average at $89.12 and its 200-day at $83.86. 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
-4%-2%0%+2%-3.2%-3.8%
Oct '26
0%+5%+10%+5%+4.5%
Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
0%+5%+10%+6.3%+4.8%
May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
-10%0%+10%+7.4%+7.3%
Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26Jun '26Aug '26Oct '26
0%+20%+40%+39%+37%
Sep '24Feb '25Jul '25Dec '25May '26Oct '26
Over 1 year: VUG gained 7.3% and SCHG gained 7.4%, a gap of 0.1 points in SCHG's favour.
Key metrics
Size and recent performance for each.
Size and market performance
VUG
SCHG
$392.1B
Size (net assets / market cap)
$63.9B
6.2M
Volume (shares, last session)
7.5M
81%
Position in 52-week range
78%
-0.7%
Price against 50-day average
-1.7%
Reading
Fees favor VUG. Its expense ratio is 0.03%, while SCHG's is 0.04%. A $10,000 holding costs $3.00 a year in VUG and $4.00 in SCHG. VUG is also the larger of the two, with $392.1B in net assets against $63.9B.
Momentum and sentiment
The indicators behind each AI score, side by side.
Indicators side by side
VUG
SCHG
66/100
AI score
65/100
46.0
RSI (14-day)
41.7
-0.7%
Price against 50-day average
-1.7%
+5.4%
Price against 200-day average
+5.1%
Technicals
VUG is in a mixed trend, trading 0.70% below its 50-day average and 5.40% above its 200-day average. Its 14-day RSI is 36.4, in the bearish 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. SCHG sits higher in its 52-week range, at 78% against 77% for VUG.
Sentiment
Over the past month VUG slipped 3.89%, though over three months it climbed 3.93%. SCHG moved in the same pattern, falling 3.20% in the last month and rising 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
VUG
SCHG
17.6%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
16.5%
0.64
Sharpe ratio
0.63
Risk
They move about the same on an average day, 1.07% for VUG and 1.03% for SCHG. Their worst falls in the price history were 34.0% for VUG (December 2021 to November 2022) and 34.1% for SCHG (November 2021 to November 2022).
ProTips
- For VUG, watch the 50-day SMA at $89.12 above the price and the 200-day SMA at $83.86 below it.
- 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 a $10,000 holding, VUG costs $3.00 a year and SCHG costs $4.00.
VUG 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$61.7K$60.6K$25.6K$25.2K
202620282030203220342036
VUG
SCHG
$10,461
Downside, 2036 (10th)
$10,626
$25,188
Base case, 2036 (median)
$25,613
$60,650
Upside, 2036 (90th)
$61,739
In the median simulated path, $10,000 in VUG grows to about $25,200 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
VUG
Current: $88.45
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$84.03
Aggressive
$88.45
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$81.51
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
+5% from current
$92.87
+10% from current
$97.30
+15% from current
$101.72
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
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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 VUG based on a weighted view of valuation, momentum and risk, on today's data.
VUG vs SCHG: questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has performed better over the past year, VUG or SCHG?+
Over the past year SCHG gained 7.37%, outpacing VUG, which gained 7.34%.
Which is cheaper to own, VUG or SCHG?+
VUG is the cheaper fund to hold, with an expense ratio of 0.03% versus 0.04% for SCHG.
Which is riskier, VUG or SCHG?+
They carry about the same risk on the measures we track. Average daily move: 1.07% for VUG, 1.03% for SCHG. Worst fall in the price history: 34.0% for VUG, 34.1% for SCHG.
Which has stronger momentum right now, VUG or SCHG?+
SCHG has the higher 14-day RSI, 41.7 (neutral) against 36.4 (bearish) for VUG. Both MACD lines are negative. Readings above 70 or below 30 mark stretched momentum.
Which fund is larger, VUG or SCHG?+
VUG is the bigger fund by net assets, holding $392.1B against $63.9B for SCHG.
How would $10,000 have grown in VUG or SCHG?+
Invested in October 2016, $10,000 would be worth $74,820 today in VUG and $55,439 in SCHG.
Which is closer to its 52-week high, VUG or SCHG?+
SCHG sits nearer its 52-week high. It is 5.39% below the $37.10 peak, while VUG is 5.76% below its $93.00 high.