Vanguard VONG and iShares IWO compare 2002, present returns

Vanguard VONG returns 12.3% since 2002 vs iShares IWO's 11.8% over same period. VONG shows lower volatility with 14.2% annual standard deviation vs IWO's 15.7%. Both ETFs track growth stocks; VONG has higher long-term return and lower risk profile. Investors favor VONG for steady growth with reduced drawdowns.