US Mid Cap Blend ETFs

This asset class invests in mid-sized U.S. companies that sit between the large- and small-cap spectrum, capturing a balance of stability and growth potential. Blend funds combine growth and value styles, tracking indexes like the S&P MidCap 400 or CRSP Mid Cap for diversified exposure.

Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Common Inception
VO (Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF) 8.64% 17.18% 16.30% 7.59% 11.30% 11.33% 9.61%
IJH (iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF) 12.31% 23.89% 15.90% 7.86% 11.00% 11.13% 9.76%
IWR (iShares Russell Midcap ETF) 10.62% 20.25% 16.76% 7.65% 11.64% 11.60% 9.82%
VXF (Vanguard Extended Market ETF) 11.25% 25.88% 19.16% 5.83% 11.72% 11.34% 9.87%
MDY (SPDR S&P Midcap 400 ETF Trust) 12.10% 23.48% 15.57% 7.61% 10.76% 10.90% 9.56%
Data as of 06/05/2026, Common starting date is 01/30/2004

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