Head-to-head over the 11-year window both funds have in common (2015-10-26 → 2026-10-23): 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 | 12.3% | 16.3% |
| Volatility | 16.4% | 21.1% |
| Sharpe | 0.79 | 0.82 |
| Sortino | 0.96 | 1.04 |
| Max drawdown | -36.8% | -35.6% |
| Dividend yield | 1.85% | 0.40% |
| $10k → today | $35,895 | $52,719 |
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.