Vanguard Small-Cap ETF

VB

Market cap $67.2B

Overview Fund Activity

255.41 USD

-2.81

1.09%

At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-1.09%

5 days

-0.21%

1 month

4.18%

3 months

9.41%

6 months

15.08%

Year to date

6.41%

1 year

12.82%

5 years

63.97%

10 years

125.29%

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Funds holding %

of 7,462 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

348% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $17.3M | Put options by funds: $3.86M

38% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 138 | Existing positions closed: 100

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $35.1B [Q1] → $37.6B (+$2.47B) [Q2]

8% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 864 | Existing positions reduced: 801

0% less funds holding

Funds holding: 2,126 [Q1] → 2,116 (-10) [Q2]

1.03% less ownership

Funds ownership: 60.39% [Q1] → 59.36% (-1.03%) [Q2]

10% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 198 [Q1] → 178 (-20) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about VB published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

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

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

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

Return of the ETFs: 3 Names That Could Keep Outperforming

No investor can go wrong by investing in the broader S&P 500 index each month, as over the long term, their capital will grow in line with the average economic growth of the United States. However, safety and low volatility come with a tradeoff, which is the opportunity for higher growth that is lost through this broad diversification.

Return of the ETFs: 3 Names That Could Keep Outperforming

Small-Cap ETFs: It's Not Just About the Russell 2000

As the Federal Reserve's rate cuts become more likely to begin in September, investors may shift their focus back to U.S. small-cap ETFs. Many of these funds have been out of favor in 2025, as large-cap counterparts have captured significant investor attention.

Small-Cap ETFs: It's Not Just About the Russell 2000

VB: Tailwinds From A Potential Rotation To Small Caps

VB is showing signs of a comeback, driven by likely monetary easing, attractive valuations, and a broadening market beyond mega-cap tech. Small caps benefit from supportive macro conditions: moderate growth, easing inflation, deregulatory policies, and tax cuts, improving their outlook, versus large caps. VB offers low-cost, diversified exposure to small caps, and active alternatives, like TMSL, have not delivered superior risk-adjusted returns after fees.

VB: Tailwinds From A Potential Rotation To Small Caps

VB: It Is Now Time To Buy Small-Cap Companies

I rate the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF a buy, expecting small caps to outperform due to low valuations, strong earnings, and upcoming rate cuts. Small caps are at the end of a long underperformance cycle, with historical patterns and current valuations signaling a likely leadership shift. VB offers broad diversification, low fees, and solid performance versus peers, though tech exposure is a concern; industrials and financials are well positioned.

VB: It Is Now Time To Buy Small-Cap Companies

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Zacks Investment Research

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

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

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

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.

VB: This Is Why Patient Investors Should Remain Confident With Small Caps

Zacks Investment Research

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.

Small Business Optimism Grows: What's Ahead for ETFs?

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.

3 Great Small-Cap ETFs for 2025

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