SCHG preferred over QQQM for broader growth exposure and lower cost, while QQQM suits pure Nasdaq-100 focus.

Benjamin C. Barry recommends the SCHG ETF as a better choice for new core-growth investments due to its broader market exposure and lower cost compared to QQQM. SCHG trades at a slight valuation discount and uses growth screening across a wider universe but is more concentrated in its top holdings. QQQM remains a good option for investors seeking pure Nasdaq-100 exposure, with recent gains driven by AI and semiconductor sectors. The RSP ETF is suggested mainly for diversification to reduce concentration risk rather than as a core growth substitute.