Vanguard Small-Cap ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,311 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
47% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $17.2M | Put options by funds: $11.7M
20% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 125 | Existing positions closed: 104
18% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 920 | Existing positions reduced: 779
1.23% more ownership
Funds ownership: 58.94% [Q4 2024] → 60.17% (+1.23%) [Q1 2025]
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 2,151 [Q4 2024] → 2,113 (-38) [Q1 2025]
9% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 218 [Q4 2024] → 198 (-20) [Q1 2025]
36% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $54.6B [Q4 2024] → $35B (-$19.7B) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VB.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
VB: This Is Why Patient Investors Should Remain Confident With Small Caps
I recommend buying the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) for diversified, cost-effective exposure to U.S. small caps with strong upside potential. Key catalysts include anticipated tax cuts, projected interest rate reductions in 2025, and easing trade tensions, all of which should benefit small caps. Current valuation at 13.5x EV/EBITDA offers a 14.8% upside versus historical averages, supporting a favorable risk-return profile.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Small Business Optimism Grows: What's Ahead for ETFs?
Small business owners grew more optimistic in May, reflecting improved expectations for business conditions and sales, according to the latest data from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The latest data revealed that the small business optimism index climbed to 98.8 in May, up from 95.8 in April.
Positive
Morningstar
1 month ago
3 Great Small-Cap ETFs for 2025
Zachary Evens: Small stocks have underperformed their larger counterparts for a long time, prompting some people, including myself, to ask: why bother with small-cap ETFs? While there's an argument to be made on both sides, small-cap valuations are undeniably low, offering investors some upside if they converge with their fair value. Small-cap stocks are risky, though, and investors should control risk if they aim to capture that upside.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
VB: Small Caps Snap Back, Remain Bullish Despite An Early-Year Bear Market
I reiterate my buy rating on VB despite recent underperformance, as its valuation remains attractive and technicals have stabilized after a difficult period. VB continues to outperform peer small-cap ETFs, maintains strong earnings growth prospects for 2025, and offers a low expense ratio with solid diversification. The ETF's depressed valuation, strong seasonality from May through July, and sector exposure to Industrials and Tech support my positive outlook.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
These 3 Vanguard ETFs Have Plunged Over 10% in 2025 but Remain Magnificent Picks for Long-Term Investors
Stock market volatility can be disconcerting, especially for newer investors. However, volatility is the short-term price you pay to reap gains over the long run.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
ETFs to Tap Small-Cap's Largest Weekly Gain Since November
The small-cap index records its biggest weekly gain since November. We highlight five top-ranked ETFs to tap the current momentum.
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
2 months ago
VB vs IWM: Which ETF Is a Smarter Way to Invest in Small Cap Stocks?
Small cap stocks, or those companies with market capitalizations between $300 million and $2 billion, are a vital component of a diversified investment portfolio due to their growth potential and ability to enhance long-term returns.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
3 months ago
Are These 4 Vanguard ETFs All You Need for a Well-Rounded Stock Portfolio?
One of the more important parts of smart investing is diversification. This has two benefits: It reduces risks by not relying on too few stocks, and it increases your long-term return potential.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
Vanguard Small Cap ETF Stands To Lose In 2025
Small-cap stocks are currently in correction territory and have underperformed the S&P 500. Small-cap stocks typically outperform during economic recoveries, but current economic indicators suggest potential softness and recession fears ahead. Despite attractive valuations relative to the S&P 500, small-cap stocks are not well-positioned to recover (for now) due to looming trade wars and economic pressures.
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