American Century Large Cap Growth ETF (ACGR) is a ETF from American Century Investments and Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) is a ETF from Vanguard (US). Over the past year ACGR returned +13.85% while VYM returned +25.56%. Year to date, ACGR is up 7.61% versus a gain of 15.20% for VYM.

Over three years, ACGR compounded at +19.29% per year against +17.86% for VYM; over five years the annualized figures are +11.22% and +12.35% respectively. Across the full 5-year window we track, ACGR has the edge at +12.00% annualized vs +7.05%. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

ACGR has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 19.5% compared with 14.6% for VYM. Lower volatility generally means a smoother ride, though it often comes with lower long-run returns.

The deepest peak-to-trough decline in our data was -34.5% for ACGR and -58.8% for VYM. Drawdown depth is worth weighing if you expect to sell during market stress rather than ride it out.

The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.62. They move independently enough that combining them can meaningfully diversify a portfolio.

ACGR charges 0.39% per year while VYM charges 0.04%. On a $10,000 position that is $39 vs $4 annually, a gap of $35 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, ACGR currently yields 0.12% against 2.86% for VYM.