Analysis indicates that both the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) and the Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (VONG) aim for long-term capital appreciation by investing in U.S. growth companies. Although both have similar expense ratios, Beta values, and dividend yields, VOOG achieved a total return of 38.6% over the past year, with $1,000 growing to $2,830 over five years. VONG, in contrast, returned 30.5% and grew $1,000 to $2,380 over the same periods. VOOG holds 148 stocks, primarily concentrated in technology, communication services, and financial services, with its top three holdings being NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Apple. VONG holds 370 stocks, offering broader diversification, and its top three holdings are NVIDIA, Apple, and Alphabet.