Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF

VBK

Market cap $20.5B

Overview Fund Activity

300.04 USD

+0.26

0.09%

At close Updated Sep 16, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.09%

5 days

0.81%

1 month

4.25%

3 months

10.85%

6 months

15.93%

Year to date

6.93%

1 year

14.91%

5 years

39.87%

10 years

134.96%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

–

Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

47% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 103 | Existing positions closed: 70

39% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $17M | Put options by funds: $12.3M

12% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $10.2B [Q1] → $11.4B (+$1.21B) [Q2]

5% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 40 [Q1] → 42 (+2) [Q2]

1.37% more ownership

Funds ownership: 58.86% [Q1] → 60.22% (+1.37%) [Q2]

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,065 [Q1] → 1,076 (+11) [Q2]

18% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 339 | Existing positions reduced: 413

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Financial journalist opinion

Zacks Investment Research

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?

The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) was launched on January 26, 2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?

VBK: Tech Tilt Without Turbo

VBK has struggled to deliver consistent growth outperformance, especially in the current high-rate environment, trailing alternatives like IWO post-pandemic. Sector allocation differences—VBK's tech tilt versus IWO's healthcare and fintech—have contributed to recent underperformance and muted returns. Small-cap growth, and VBK specifically, face headwinds from lackluster investor interest and a risk-reward profile inferior to large caps.

VBK: Tech Tilt Without Turbo

VBK Can Offer Appealing Small-Cap Exposure For The Next Rate Cut

VBK offers diversified, low-cost exposure to small-cap growth stocks, making it attractive ahead of potential Fed rate cuts in late 2025. Small caps historically outperform during rate-cut cycles, and improving trade and manufacturing conditions further support the investment case for VBK. Despite recent underperformance versus the S&P 500, VBK's sector mix and policy tailwinds position it for stronger relative returns going forward.

VBK Can Offer Appealing Small-Cap Exposure For The Next Rate Cut

Zacks Investment Research

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?

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3 Growth-Focused ETFs That Look Very Attractive Right Now

It's probably safe to say that most investors aren't buying exchange traded funds (ETFs) for the growth potential they can provide.

3 Growth-Focused ETFs That Look Very Attractive Right Now

VBK: Small-Cap Growth Leading The Rally, But Risks Growing

US small-cap growth stocks, particularly the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund, have outperformed since mid-April, but I maintain a hold rating due to valuation concerns. VBK has surged over 14% since April 11, outperforming the S&P 500, yet its premium P/E ratio and PEG ratio suggest it's not a bargain. Despite bullish seasonality and impressive recent price action, technical indicators and long-term moving averages hint at a potential pullback or consolidation.

VBK: Small-Cap Growth Leading The Rally, But Risks Growing

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Zacks Investment Research

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on 01/26/2004, the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?

TMFS Vs. VBK: Motley Fool SCG ETF Holding Its Own

The Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF is highly concentrated in four sectors and relies heavily on its top 10 holdings for performance. The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF offers broader diversification and lower fees but includes a significant portion of mid-cap stocks. Both ETFs have similar CAGRs, but TMFS shows slightly better risk/return ratios since its inception in 2018.

TMFS Vs. VBK: Motley Fool SCG ETF Holding Its Own

Zacks Investment Research

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, look no further than the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?

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