💰ARKK Above 120D & 200D MAs. Time to Buy Growth Stocks & ETFs?

In the past two trading days, $S&P 500(.SPX)$ and $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ have successfully stood above the 120-day and 200-day price moving averages.

A basket of growth stock ETFs represented by $ARK Innovation ETF(ARKK)$ also stood above these two moving averages. This shows that the overall trend of the growth stock sector is improving, and the market's confidence in innovation and high-growth areas is increasing.

Note: Long-term moving averages are usually regarded as major trend support or pressure prices, and their breakthroughs often indicate a shift or continuation of market trends.

Data from Tiger Trade, Data as of May 14th 2025

Judging from the performance in the past year, the growth stock ETF $ARK Innovation ETF(ARKK)$ has surpassed the three major indexes and the small-cap stock index.

ARKK is an ETF focused on disruptive innovation technologies. Its constituent stocks include high-growth potential technology companies such as $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ , $Roku Inc(ROKU)$ , $Block, Inc.(XYZ)$ etc. The breakthrough of this ETF not only reflects the market's optimism about these companies, but also shows that the overall attractiveness of the growth stock sector is increasing.

Data from TradingView, Data as of May 14th 2025

$ARK Innovation ETF(ARKK)$ has a net asset of $5.92 billion.

In addition to ARKK, we have sorted out growth stock ETFs with a market value of more than $10 billion. Their recent performance is also outstanding and worth paying attention to:

The performance of the ETFs in the above table over the past year is shown in the figure below. Except for $Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF(VBK)$ , the performance of all others is better than the market index.

Data from TradingView, Data as of May 14th 2025

The specific explanations for the Top 10 growth stock ETFs are as follows:

1. $Vanguard Growth ETF(VUG)$ , net asset: $269.26 billion

• Introduction: VUG has approximately $173 billion in assets under management. It covers multiple high-growth industries such as technology, communication, and consumer sectors.

• Characteristics: Suitable for long-term investors. Its holdings are mostly leaders in the U.S. technology and innovation sectors, with high growth potential and innovation capabilities.

• Suitable for investors who are optimistic about long-term growth.

• Top 5 Holdings: AAPL: 12.41%; MSFT: 10.28%; NVDA: 9.2%; AMZN: 6.5%; META: 4.34%.

2. $iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF(IWF)$ , net asset: $97.97 billion

• Introduction: IWF tracks the Russell 1000 Growth Index and has approximately $69 billion in assets under management. Its holdings include leading companies across multiple industries.

• Characteristics: Suitable for long-term investors who wish to invest in large-cap and mid-cap growth stocks in the U.S., especially those who are confident in the growth of the U.S. economy and businesses.

• Top 5 Holdings: MSFT: 11.35%; AAPL: 10.53%; NVDA: 9.78%; AMZN: 6.71%; META: 4.37%.

3. $iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF(IVW)$ , net asset: $51.75 billion

• Introduction: IVW focuses on the growth stocks within the S&P 500 Index and has approximately $34 billion in assets under management. Its holdings are mainly from high-growth sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer goods.

• Characteristics: This ETF has high liquidity and transparency. It is suitable for investors who pursue stable investments, especially those who wish to diversify their investments in large-cap growth stocks.

• Top 5 Holdings: NVDA: 11.68%; MSFT: 6.73%; Apple (AAPL): 5.65%; META: 5.43%; AMZN: 4.43%.

4. $Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF(QQQM)$, net asset: $42.17 billion

• Introduction: QQQM tracks the NASDAQ 100 Index, focusing on the top 100 companies by market value in the NASDAQ.

• Characteristics: Suitable for investors interested in high-growth potential technology companies, especially those who wish to capture the growth potential of the industry.

• Top 5 Holdings: MSFT: 8.67%; AAPL: 8.22%; NVDA: 7.79%; AMZN: 5.74%; AVGO: 4.46%.

5. $Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF(SCHG)$, net asset: $37.47 billion

• Introduction: SCHG tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Total Stock Market Index.

• Characteristics: Suitable for investors who seek low-cost investments in large-cap growth stocks in the U.S., especially those who are confident in long-term growth.

• Top 5 Holdings:MSFT: 10.40%; AAPL: 9.86%; NVDA: 9.38%; AMZN: 6.13%; META: 4.36%.

6. $Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF(VBK)$ , net asset: $32.98 billion

• Introduction: VBK is an index ETF that tracks the CRSP US Small Cap Growth Index, aiming to provide broad investment opportunities in U.S. small-cap growth stocks.

• Characteristics: By investing in small-cap growth stocks, VBK offers investors broad exposure to high-growth potential companies in the U.S. economy.

• Top 5 Holdings: CASH: 1.17%; FWONK: 0.79%; RBA: 0.76%; LENNOX INTL INC: 0.73%; NTRA: 0.73%.

7. $Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF(MGK)$ , net asset: $23.23 billion

• Introduction: MGK tracks the CRSP U.S. Mega Cap Growth Index, focusing on U.S. mega-cap growth stocks.

• Characteristics: Suitable for investors who pursue U.S. mega-cap growth stocks, which typically have significant market influence and growth potential.

• Top 5 Holdings: AAPL: 14.31%; MSFT: 11.90%; NVDA: 10.68%; AMZN: 7.61%; META: 4.32%.

8. $iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF(IUSG)$, net asset: $15.721 billion

• Introduction: IUSG tracks the S&P 500 Growth Index, covering high-growth companies across multiple industries.

• Characteristics: Suitable for investors who pursue stability, especially those who wish to invest in large-cap growth stocks with long-term growth potential and innovation capabilities.

• Top 5 Holdings: NVDA: 11.05%; MSFT: 6.37%; AAPL: 5.34%; META: 5.13%; AMZN: 4.19%.

9. $Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF(VOOG)$,net asset: $14.97 billion

• Introduction: VOOG focuses on the growth stocks within the S&P 500 Index.

• Characteristics: Suitable for investors who pursue stable growth stock investments, especially those who have confidence in the long-term growth of large-cap growth stocks.

• Top 5 Holdings: NVDA: 11.17%; AAPL: 6.46%; MSFT: 6.10%; META: 5.31%; AMZN: 4.38%.

10. $Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF(FTEC)$ , net asset: $11.63 billion

• Introduction: FTEC tracks the MSCI USA Information Technology Index, focusing on growth stocks in the technology sector.

• Characteristics: Strict selection of holdings, suitable for investors who are optimistic about the long-term growth of the technology sector.

• Top 5 Holdings: AAPL: 15.66%; MSFT: 14.98%; NVDA: 14.76%; AVGO: 4.71%; CRM: 1.73%. TTSLA: 3.70%.

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