ETF performance

Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF surges 11.1% YTD in 2026, outperforming S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 as domestic-focused small caps dodge geopolitical headwinds.

Schwab's dividend ETF (SCHD) surges 14.1% YTD, crushing S&P 500's 4.2% return. Quality dividend stocks with 10+ years of consistent payouts gaining favor.

$MGK undergoes 5-for-1 stock split April 21, reducing share price to ~$82. ETF's megacap tech concentration has driven 427% decade returns versus S&P 500's 301.2%.

Plan Group Financial purchases $2.78M of JPMorgan International Value ETF ($JIVE), which surged 42% annually, outpacing S&P 500's 29% gain significantly.

Historical analysis shows dividend growth stocks outperformed during 2008 and 2020 downturns. Recession trigger type determines sector impact; tech focus amplifies growth stock risk while stagflation favors dividend yield strategies.

$VUG delivered 16% annualized returns versus S&P 500's 14% over a decade, driven by 65% technology exposure and mega-cap concentration.

YieldMax AI ETF offers 227% yield but masks -75% total returns and significant options strategy risks tied to struggling C3.ai stock.

Vanguard Value ETF $VTV outperforms S&P 500 by 7% in 2026 with diversified holdings, 0.03% fees, and 2% yield amid tech weakness.

Vanguard Growth ETF faces headwinds as valuations return to 2021 peaks while concentration in mega-cap tech raises diversification concerns.

$BWET tanker ETF surges 243% amid geopolitical tensions, but experts warn it's unsuitable for long-term retirement portfolios due to dependency on temporary disruptions.

$VIG underperforms the S&P 500 annually but attracts income-focused investors with a 1.7% dividend yield and 33% dividend growth over four years.

Quality-focused GARP ETF delivers 32% 12-month and 16% 5-year annualized returns, outpacing S&P 500 amid market volatility and valuation concerns.

JPMorgan's JEPI ETF delivers steady income through complex covered-call strategies, appealing to retirees but potentially misaligned for growth-focused investors seeking simplicity.

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF gains 5% in 2026 versus S&P 500's 1.5% loss, boosted by Broadcom's 29% revenue growth and 34% net income jump driven by AI chip demand.

VTI delivers 12-14% annual returns but trails tech-heavy rivals. Small-cap drag explains underperformance, though diversification remains prudent for long-term investors.

Invesco QQQ Trust has delivered 18% annual returns since 2011, far outpacing the S&P 500's 13.6%, but analysts caution exceptional gains may not persist.

Semiconductor ETF $SMH surged 49% in 2025 on AI demand, but now trades at 45x P/E with valuation concerns limiting future gains.

Schwab International Equity Dividend ETF ($SCHY) gains traction with 3.36% yield and strong performance, beating benchmark by nearly 400 basis points.

Vanguard's growth-focused S&P 500 ETF (VOOG) outperformed the broader index by 2.6% annually over 15 years, driven by heavy tech exposure.