Total-return comparison vs the S&P 500 and NASDAQ — growth of $10,000.
Growth of $10k · 2003–2026 · total return (div-adjusted)
Benchmarks
Accessible funds
| Fund / index | Vehicle | Since | CAGR (full history) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP | $VPMCX | 2003 | 12.9% |
| T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth | $RPMGX | 2003 | 10.8% |
| S&P 500 | $SPY | 2003 | 10.7% |
| NASDAQ-100 | $QQQ | 2003 | 14.7% |
Dividend/split-adjusted total return. Mutual funds use NAV, listed trusts use share price. Past performance does not predict future results. Not financial advice.
Vanguard PRIMECAP leads with a 12.9% annualized return since 2003, vs 10.8% for T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth (total return, dividend-adjusted).
$10,000 invested in Vanguard PRIMECAP (VPMCX) at the end of 2003 would be worth about $162k as of 2026, a 12.9% compound annual growth rate.
$10,000 invested in T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth (RPMGX) at the end of 2003 would be worth about $105k as of 2026, a 10.8% compound annual growth rate.