If you want a growth jolt from an ETF in 2026, one standout choice is the Vanguard Mega-Cap Growth Index Fund (NYSEMKT: MGK) — a U.S.-listed ETF that gives broad exposure predominantly to mega-cap tech and growth leaders that have driven returns over the past decade.

MGK holds heavy weights in some of the biggest names in tech and growth stocks, targeting companies with large market caps and strong earnings momentum. These are the kinds of firms that often lead secular growth trends, including expanding digital platforms, cloud adoption, and AI-enabled services — factors that can support outsized long-term gains.

One reason MGK is appealing right now is its very low expense ratio (around 0.05%) — meaning more of your returns stay in your pocket — and its recent price pullback that some investors view as a buy-the-dip opportunity rather than a signal that the growth story is over. Despite some volatility, the ETF has still produced strong returns over multi-year horizons.

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For Canadian investors, MGK can complement other long-term holdings — especially if your home market exposure has been concentrated in Canadian equities or TSX-listed ETFs. U.S. mega-cap growth names often dominate global tech leadership, and accessing them through a single ETF simplifies diversification without needing to pick individual stocks.

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Of course, growth ETFs like this are not without risk: they can be volatile, especially in periods of economic uncertainty or when interest rates rise. But if your goal is long-term capital appreciation and you’re comfortable with short-term fluctuations, MGK is a fund that many growth-oriented investors will watch closely in 2026 and beyond.