Compare · 3 funds side by side · dividends reinvested

VIG, JSML and IWF

VIGVanguard×JSMLJanus Henderson×IWFiShares×
$5k$7.5k$10k$12.5k$15k$17.5kLow $8,396 · 2022VIG$16,243IWF$15,441JSML$13,078Oct 2021Nov 2026Story of the three · Growth5Y$10,000 five years agoDividends reinvested · all three on one scale$16,243VIG · best of the three
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VIG, JSML and IWF, Ranked

Today
FundFeeYieldYTD1 year3 yrs · yr5 yrs · yrWorst dropVolatilityAssetsAvg rank
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETFIncome · Dividend stocks0.04%1.50%+12.1%+14.3%+18.6%+10.2%−7.9%10.8%$109B1.5
Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETFUS Stock Styles · Small cap0.30%0.32%+15.1%+15.9%+21.7%+5.5%−14.8%22.5%$377M2.3
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETFUS Stock Styles · Growth0.18%0.39%−5.3%−6.5%+19.4%+9.1%−14.6%19.4%$113B2.3
Rank among the three1st → 3rdFee, drop and volatility: lower ranks higherAvg rank: mean of the 8 ranks · 1 is best
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · returns include dividends · since: VIG 2006 · JSML 2016 · IWF 2000
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Head to Head

5Y
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF · $109B$16,243
VIG
JSML
Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF · $377M$13,078

$10,000 five years ago, dividends reinvested · they hold 0.0% in common

VIGMeasureJSML
+12.1%Year to dateJan 1 → Nov 6+15.1%
+14.3%1 yearTotal return+15.9%
+18.6%3 years · per year$10,000 became $16,669 · $18,027+21.7%
+10.2%5 years · per year$10,000 became $16,243 · $13,078+5.5%
0.04%Expense ratio$4 · $30 a year on $10k · lower is better0.30%
1.50%Trailing 12-mo yield$150 · $32 a year on $10k0.32%
−7.9%Worst dropSmaller is better−14.8%
10.8%VolatilityLower is calmer22.5%
VIGJSML Winner of the row, in its colourEach row: the bigger of the two fills its side
5–3VIG wins
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · returns include dividends · 3Y and 5Y figures are per-year returns
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VIG vs JSML: Top 5 Holdings

Today
VIG
22.1%in top 5
JSML
in top 510.3%
VIGStockJSML
4.9%MSFTnot top 5
4.9%AAPLnot top 5
4.3%AVGOnot top 5
4.1%LLYnot top 5
3.9%JPMnot top 5
not top 5RHP2.2%
not top 5CON2.2%
not top 5OPCH2.1%
not top 5CVLT2.0%
not top 5ZWS1.9%
Held in common0.0%
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · share of each fund
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VIG vs JSML Returns, Every Period

5Y
VanguardVIG
+10.2%
5 years, per year
JSMLJanus Henderson
+5.5%
5 years, per year
0%+10%+20%+30%+12.1%+15.1%YTD+14.3%+15.9%1 year+18.6%+21.7%3 yrs · yr+10.2%+5.5%5 yrs · yr
VIGJSMLFaded: behind in that period
1–3JSML wins
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · dividends in · faded = behind in that period
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Income vs Stocks: VIG vs IWF

YTD
VanguardVIG
+12.1%
IWFiShares
−5.3%
Jan 1Nov 6+12.1%−5.3%
+12.1%Year to date−5.3%
−7.9%Worst drop · 1Y−14.6%
10.8%Volatility · 1Y19.4%
1.5%Yield0.4%
$109BAssets$113B
4–0VIG wins
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · smaller drop and lower volatility win
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Cost, Income and Risk

Fees: VIG, JSML, IWF

Today
0.04%lowest, VIG
FundExpense ratioFee$10k
VIG0.04%$4
IWF0.18%$18
JSML0.30%$30
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · fee on $10,000 a year
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Yields: VIG, JSML, IWF

1Y
1.50%highest, VIG
FundTrailing yieldYield$10k
VIG1.50%$150
IWF0.39%$39
JSML0.32%$32
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · trailing 12-month yield
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Income After Fees on $10,000

1Y
$146most kept, VIG
VIG$150 − $4 = $146
IWF$39 − $18 = $21
JSML$32 − $30 = $2
KeptFee
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · yield in dollars minus the fee
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Overlap: VIG, JSML, IWF

Today
32.8%most shared, VIG and IWF
VIGJSMLIWF
VIG—0.0%32.8%
JSML0.0%—0.0%
IWF32.8%0.0%—
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · share held in common · outlined: the pair in versus
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Return vs Bumpiness: 3 ETFs

1Y
+15.9%JSML, at 22.5% volatility
−10%0%+10%+20%5%10%15%20%25%Volatility · 1 year → bumpierJSML +15.9%VIG +14.3%IWF −6.5%
VIGWorst drop−7.9%10.8% vol
IWFWorst drop−14.6%19.4% vol
JSMLWorst drop−14.8%22.5% vol
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · up and left is better
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Paid More vs Made More

YTD
VIGJSML
Jan 1Nov 6+12.1%+15.1%
+12.1%Year to date+15.1%
1.5%Yield0.3%
+14.3%Past year+15.9%
0.04%Fee0.30%
2–2level
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026
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Popular Pairs Near These Three

SCHD vs VIG

YTD
SchwabSCHD
+31.4%
VIGVanguard
+12.1%
Jan 1Nov 6+31.4%+12.1%
+31.4%Year to date+12.1%
3.0%Yield1.5%
$120BAssets$109B
2–0SCHD wins
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026
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VUG vs SCHG

YTD
VanguardVUG
+1.4%
SCHGSchwab
+1.9%
Jan 1Nov 6+1.4%+1.9%
+1.4%Year to date+1.9%
0.03% · $3Fee · on $10k a year0.04% · $4
$233BAssets$59.1B
1–1level
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026
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DGRO vs VIG

YTD
iSharesDGRO
+16.6%
VIGVanguard
+12.1%
Jan 1Nov 6+16.6%+12.1%
+16.6%Year to date+12.1%
1.9%Yield1.5%
$44.9BAssets$109B
2–0DGRO wins
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026
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