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The Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.03% compared to the 0.35% charged by the Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF. The Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF has outperformed over the last year, but the Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF has delivered higher total returns over the last five years.

Small-cap stocks are surging, but how you own them matters more than most investors realize.

Vanguard's tech-heavy portfolio delivered stronger five-year returns despite higher volatility, while Invesco's small-cap approach offers broader sector diversification.

The State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (SLYG) charges a lower expense ratio than the Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF (RZG). RZG has delivered higher 1-year returns than SLYG, but also experienced a worse 5-year maximum drawdown.

ISCG offers lower fees and broader diversification, while RZG's portfolio strategy has outperformed over the past five years