Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB)
| Assets | $68.96B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.05% |
| PE Ratio | 20.01 |
| Shares Out | 983.36M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 26.41% |
| Volume | 551,142 |
| Open | 261.05 |
| Previous Close | 258.83 |
| Day's Range | 259.19 - 261.24 |
| 52-Week Low | 190.27 |
| 52-Week High | 263.35 |
| Beta | 1.10 |
| Holdings | 1338 |
| Inception Date | Jan 26, 2004 |
About VB
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the CRSP US Small Cap index. The fund seeks to track a market-cap-weighted portfolio that provides small-cap exposure to the US equity space. VB was launched on Jan 26, 2004 and is issued by Vanguard.
Top 10 Holdings
4.61% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Slcmt1142 | n/a | 1.07% |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. | SOFI | 0.43% |
| NRG Energy, Inc. | NRG | 0.42% |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. | EME | 0.41% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation | ATO | 0.39% |
| Reddit, Inc. | RDDT | 0.39% |
| PTC Inc. | PTC | 0.38% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 0.37% |
| Insmed Incorporated | INSM | 0.37% |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc | SW | 0.37% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.8052 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.7878 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.9188 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.9036 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.7047 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.8466 | Jul 2, 2024 |
Performance
VB had a total return of 11.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.55%.
News
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Buy The Small-Cap Correction: Why I See A 27% VB Return In 2025
I maintain a buy rating on VB due to its reasonable valuation, solid earnings growth, and bullish chart, despite a recent 10% correction. VB tracks the CRSP US Small Cap Index, offering a diversified ...
VB: I Was Bullish On Small Caps A Year Ago, And I Still Am Today
VB delivered a 28% return last year, offering diversification, though it slightly underperformed the S&P 500. I maintain a "buy" rating for VB, seeing a favorable environment for small US stocks as we...
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VB: Small-Caps Hold The Key
Small-caps are signaling economic trouble, but also offer outperformance potential. Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF mirrors CRSP U.S. Small Cap Index with low-cost and high diversification. VB has d...
Small-Cap EPS Growth Ahead, VB A Solid Choice (Rating Upgrade)
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VB: My Pick For A Small-Cap Dividend Growth ETF
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VB: A Few Reasons I'm Still Bullish On Small Caps
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Peter Lynch Says Forget Tech Stocks, The Bargains Are Here: IWM Vs. VB
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VB: Small Caps Are A Buy In My View
I evaluate the Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF as an investment at the current market price. I believe small-caps can benefit from continued US economic growth, a stronger US currency, and a favorab...
VB: Downside Risk Remains Despite Reasonable Valuation
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VB: Better Than Large Cap
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VB: Changing My Mind On Vanguard's Small-Cap ETF
I decided to sell the VB ETF fund due to its underperformance compared to the S&P 500 and Invesco Nasdaq-100 Trust. Despite its low expense ratio and solid 10-year average annual return, the VB ETF's ...
Stocks Finish April Higher, Impressive Earnings Boost Large Caps, VB Small-Cap ETF Lags
The S&P 500 turned in a modestly positive April, with gains coming in the last few sessions. Small caps, meanwhile, are mired in a stubborn range that now dates back more than a year.
Vanguard Plans to Complete Business Exit From China
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VB: Small Caps Breaking Out Is A Trade Not An Investment
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VB: Patience Will Eventually Pay Off
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