The Little-Known Growth ETF That Has Quietly Outperformed The S&P Since Inception

"This ETF Is Attractive As A Long-Term Growth Position"

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Current Price: $44.36

When it comes to growth-focused ETFs, a few names almost always dominate the conversation. My personal favorite remains the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG) due to its low expense ratio, strong long-term track record, and broad exposure to many of the market’s highest-quality growth companies.

However, one actively managed ETF that rarely receives the attention it deserves is the Capital Group Growth ETF (CGGR).

Despite its relatively short operating history, CGGR has quietly accomplished something impressive—it has outperformed the S&P 500 during every full calendar year since its inception.

Although technology weakness has weighed on performance in 2026, I believe the recent pullback presents an attractive long-term buying opportunity for investors seeking actively managed growth exposure.

Previous Coverage 📖

I previously rated CGGR a Buy earlier this year because I believed artificial intelligence would remain one of the largest drivers of equity market returns over the coming decade.

While I acknowledged the ETF’s higher expense ratio compared to passive competitors, I believed Capital Group’s experienced management team and active investment approach positioned the fund to potentially outperform over time.

Since then, performance has disappointed.

CGGR has gained only about 1% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 has advanced roughly 8%, resulting in meaningful underperformance.

At first glance, that may appear concerning.

Personally, I believe the explanation is fairly straightforward.

Why Has CGGR Underperformed? 🤷🏾

The answer largely comes down to one sector. TECHNOLOGY.