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Vanguard Mega-Cap Growth ETF Highlighted for Hypothetical $100-a-Month Path to Nearly $1 Million

The piece underscores that past gains do not ensure future returns.

Overview

  • Yahoo Finance spotlights Vanguard’s Mega Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: MGK) as a long-term, growth-focused option built around the largest U.S. companies.
  • The fund holds 66 mega-cap stocks with a reported median market capitalization of roughly $2.5 trillion.
  • Over the past 10 years, MGK delivered total returns of more than 431% versus about 262% for the S&P 500, according to YCharts data cited in the piece.
  • A hypothetical example suggests consistent $100 monthly contributions could compound toward nearly $1 million over time, presented as an illustration rather than a forecast.
  • The article notes that growth funds can face sharper drawdowns and advises a multi‑year holding period, with performance in 2026 and beyond described as uncertain.