Smart US Large Growth ETF — Investor Relations & Filings

The Smart US Large Growth ETF is an investment vehicle designed to provide exposure to a diversified portfolio of large-capitalization companies in the United States that exhibit strong growth characteristics. The fund primarily achieves its objective by investing in the Vanguard Growth ETF, which tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index. This index selects constituents based on several growth factors, including projected short-term and long-term earnings growth, historical earnings growth, and sales growth. The portfolio typically features a high concentration of leading firms in sectors such as technology and consumer discretionary. The fund is intended for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation through a passive investment strategy focused on the U.S. growth equity market segment.