Head-to-head over the 11-year window both funds have in common (2015-09-14 → 2026-09-11): VTV (Vanguard Value ETF) vs VUG (Vanguard Growth ETF) — total return with dividends reinvested, both starting at $10,000 on the same date.
On risk-adjusted return, VUG came out ahead of VTV —
but the gap is only half the story. Drawdown and yield often matter more.
VTV vs VUG — the numbers
| Metric | VTV | VUG |
|---|---|---|
| CAGR | 12.9% | 17.0% |
| Volatility | 16.4% | 21.1% |
| Sharpe | 0.82 | 0.85 |
| Sortino | 0.99 | 1.07 |
| Max drawdown | -36.8% | -35.6% |
| Dividend yield | 1.83% | 0.39% |
| $10k → today | $37,827 | $56,162 |
Compared over the exact period both funds existed, so the window is shorter than 10 years when one fund is newer. Past performance doesn't predict the future — try your own dates in the tool.