VUG vs. SCHG: Which is the Top Growth ETF?

In 2023, growth stocks, primarily led by a revitalized tech sector excited by the promise of AI advancements, have been the market frontrunners. This surge is, in part, due to easing inflation concerns that previously plagued growth stocks last year.

Against this bullish backdrop, two of the market’s top growth ETFs have raced out to impressive year-to-date gains just over halfway through 2023 — the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHG) has returned 35.1% so far in 2023, while the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:VUG) has returned a slightly lower 32.8%.