Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF

VBR

Market cap $31.3B

Amid market uncertainty and overvalued equities, value investing with ETFs offer a safer, long-term path to steady returns.

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

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now hold $10.3 trillion in U.S. assets, yet most investors still overpay for the basic market exposure that such funds provide. While the average index equity ETF charges 0.14%, Vanguard continues to undercut the competition through its unique investor-owned structure -- the fund company is literally owned by its funds, which are owned by shareholders.

Earnings forecasts for US small-caps are turning positive, supporting my bullish thesis on VBR, which holds high-quality, profitable small-cap companies. VBR offers strong diversification, low expenses, and an attractive valuation with a low P/E and solid long-term growth prospects, making it compelling. Technical momentum is positive, with shares breaking out to new highs and bullish moving average patterns, despite seasonal September risks.

The Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) was launched on 01/26/2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

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I'm initiating Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF at a buy rating due to its bullish technical setup and strong seasonality ahead. VBR offers massive diversification with over 800 holdings, though some are actually mid- or large-cap stocks. A breakout above $194 appears imminent, supported by positive momentum indicators and historical seasonal strength in July.

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.

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