Vanguard Small-Cap ETF

VB

Market cap $78.7B

The eye-catching performance of some of the world's largest stocks has led to them becoming fixtures in investors' portfolios. Whether that exposure comes via market-cap-weighted funds or direct ownership, the stocks' collective gains have overshadowed the roughly 2,500 other U.S.-listed stocks that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in the S&P 500.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (VB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.

Small-cap stocks are beginning to outperform again, but ETF investors remain overwhelmingly focused on mega-cap technology and AI trades — a disconnect some strategists believe could create an opportunity in overlooked parts of the market.

The Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF (NYSEARCA:VB | VB Price Prediction) does not hold penny stocks.

The S&P 500 is off to another strong start in 2026. Long-term investors should be mindful of valuation, and they can find value in these two segments.

Passive investing's central promise is hard to argue with: low costs, broad diversification, and returns that match the market.

Launched on 11/08/2017, the John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market.

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF achieves a new all-time high, outperforming the S&P 500 with strong momentum and rising earnings estimates. I reiterate a "Buy" rating on VB, citing compelling valuation at just over 16x P/E and a robust 11.36% long-term EPS growth rate. VB's diversified portfolio spans mid-cap exposure and balanced sector allocation, with Industrials, Information Technology, Financials, and Health Care leading.

These ETFs will soar if small-cap stocks roar back. These ETFs will soar if small-cap stocks roar back.

Launched on January 26, 2004, the Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (VB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.