Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF
VBK
Market cap $18.4B

272.06 USD

+4.69

1.75%

At close Oct 11, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

1.75%

5 days

1.74%

1 month

7.82%

3 months

6.62%

6 months

7.58%

Year to date

13.94%

1 year

26.36%

5 years

49.06%

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Funds holding %

of 6,740 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

219% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $10.4B [Q1] → $33.3B (+$22.8B) [Q2]

43% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $7.1M | Put options by funds: $4.95M

0.69% less ownership

Funds ownership: 59.44% [Q1] → 58.75% (-0.69%) [Q2]

6% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 334 | Existing positions reduced: 354

2% less funds holding

Funds holding: 976 [Q1] → 955 (-21) [Q2]

11% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 44 [Q1] → 39 (-5) [Q2]

25% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 62 | Existing positions closed: 83

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VBK.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about VBK published over the past 30 days

VBK: Some Attractive Sub-Plots, But Not The Best Time To Get Too Bullish Either

The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) has underperformed YTD but may benefit from expected rate cuts, given a high floating rate debt burden, and the lower discount rate for cashflows. VBK trumps its older peer-IWO in a lot of facets. VBK's valuations are extremely pricey, driven in large part by its exposure to the tech sector which still looks like one of the more elevated counters within small caps.

VBK: Some Attractive Sub-Plots, But Not The Best Time To Get Too Bullish Either

Zacks Investment Research

Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Hits New 52-Week High

For investors seeking momentum, Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF VBK is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 36.8% from its 52-week low price of $195.63/share.

Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Hits New 52-Week High

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?

Zacks Investment Research

Small-Cap ETFs Set to Outperform After Fed Rate Cuts

Small caps tend to outperform as falling borrowing costs are a tailwind. These companies rely more on debt than their larger-cap peers.

Small-Cap ETFs Set to Outperform After Fed Rate Cuts

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?

VBK: No Edge Over Competitors, Except Fees And Liquidity

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares holds over 600 small caps with growth characteristics. It is well-diversified across holdings and sectors, with a tilt to technology and industrials. Based on performance, the VBK ETF doesn't seem to have a methodological edge over its competitors or over a small-cap benchmark.

VBK: No Edge Over Competitors, Except Fees And Liquidity

Zacks Investment Research

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

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider 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?

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?

VBK: Pure Small-Cap Growth

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF is a passively managed ETF that tracks the performance of the CRSP US Small Cap Growth Index. Since its inception, the Fund has outperformed the S&P 500, but has underperformed in the last decade. The Fund's performance has exceeded the performance of its own index, as well as the performance of passively managed competitors.

VBK: Pure Small-Cap Growth

Vanguard Has 17 Small And Mid-Cap ETFs. Which Are Best Right Now?

With so many small and mid-cap ETFs out there, which might be the best to own right now. I'll restrict this analysis to Vanguard ETFs which seem to have a reasonable exchange policy and which offers among the best returns over the long term. My top choices are based on which Vanguard ETF have shown the best returns over the last five years, with the admonition that past returns may not predict the future.

Vanguard Has 17 Small And Mid-Cap ETFs. Which Are Best Right Now?

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