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ILCG: Good But Not A Great Alternative To SCHG
iShares Morningstar Growth ETF is a passively managed vehicle with a growth factor-centered strategy. NVDA-heavy ILCG is a decent competitor to SCHG owing to its ultra-low expense ratio of 0.04%, strong liquidity, and robust factor exposures. However, from April 2021 to September 2025, ILCG has underperformed SCHG and QQQ, capturing 116% of IVV's downside, which is a disappointing result.
ILCG: A Growth Bias Can Prove Reckless Now
ILCG offers cheap, efficient exposure to large-cap growth stocks, but current market greed and high valuations make growth bias risky now. The ETF is highly concentrated in tech, especially Nvidia and Microsoft, amplifying risk during market downturns and periods of volatility. Economic indicators suggest slower GDP growth, a cooling labor market, and persistent inflation, challenging the outlook for growth stocks.
3 Growth-Focused ETFs That Look Very Attractive Right Now
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iShares Morningstar Growth ETF Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 10,948 | $878,887.61 | $1.26M | $384,073.67 | 43.7% |
| TMB Timothy M. Bidwell Hazlett, BURT & WATSON Inc. | 1,200 | $78,000 | $138,432 | $60,432 | 77.48% |
 Woodard & Co Asset Management Woodard & Co Asset Management Group Inc. | 64,379 | $4.38M | $7.43M | $3.04M | 69.47% |
| BS Barrett Schultz Ashton Thomas Securities LLC | 26,866 | $2.57M | $3.1M | $534,086.76 | 20.82% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 2,754 | $262,951.92 | $316,241.82 | $53,289.9 | 20.27% |
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iShares Morningstar Growth ETF Profile
| ARCA Exchange | US Country |
Overview
The company specializes in investments primarily focused on the U.S. stock market, targeting large-mid capitalization companies that demonstrate strong growth characteristics. It commits at least 80% of its assets to securities included in its underlying index or to investments closely mirroring the economic characteristics of these securities. The underlying index aims to track the performance of companies that are considered to have above-average growth potential. It's important to note that this investment approach is non-diverse, indicating a focused portfolio strategy rather than a broad distribution across numerous sectors or asset classes.
Products and Services
- Index-focused Investment Fund
This product is designed for investors who aim to mimic the performance of a specified index comprising U.S. stocks from large to mid-sized growth companies. By allocating at least 80% of its assets to either the securities making up the index or to investments with similar economic features, the fund seeks to leverage the potential of these growth-oriented companies.
