Investors face a choice between VOO and RSP: VOO offers higher upside through a concentrated large-cap tech tilt, while RSP provides steadier, more balanced exposure with equal weighting, albeit at a higher cost.

In recent performance, VONG led IWY over the past year, and IWY edged ahead over five years, suggesting nuanced relative strength in different horizons.

VUG and SCHG differ mainly in diversification: VUG has about 160 holdings with roughly half its exposure in tech, while SCHG holds about 198 holdings with a slightly smaller tech weight, leading to differences in top holdings exposure such as Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft appearing prominently in both.

Expense ratios are extremely low for the ETFs discussed, at about 0.03%, translating to roughly $3 per $10,000 annually.

VUG and SCHG both track large-cap growth with tech tilts, sharing an identical expense ratio around 0.04%.

The article includes standard ETF glossary notes and disclosures about author positions and recommendations.

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As of early 2026, year-to-date results show the S&P 500 ETF performance fluctuating around peers, with small caps generally lagging in recent years.

The piece discusses potential implications of AI stock growth for future performance and uses historical context to inform reader decisions.

Disclosure notes reveal authors and Motley Fool staff hold positions in related stocks and ETFs, including VOO and VTI, which may influence recommendations.

Further disclosures acknowledge potential bias from Stock Advisor affiliations and past stock performance shaping risk/return trade-offs.

Specific disclosures state holdings in VOO and RSP by The Motley Fool and related personnel, alongside recommendations of certain tech stocks.