Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB)
| Assets | $64.77B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.05% |
| PE Ratio | 19.47 |
| Shares Out | 989.12M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.36% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 26.52% |
| 1-Year Return | +13.32% |
| Volume | 955,900 |
| Open | 239.08 |
| Previous Close | 239.99 |
| Day's Range | 238.55 - 244.86 |
| 52-Week Low | 202.66 |
| 52-Week High | 263.35 |
| Beta | 1.15 |
| Holdings | 1382 |
| 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
5.01% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Slcmt1142 | n/a | 0.89% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. | AXON | 0.69% |
| AppLovin Corporation | APP | 0.56% |
| MicroStrategy Incorporated | MSTR | 0.51% |
| Deckers Outdoor Corporation | DECK | 0.45% |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc | SW | 0.43% |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. | HOOD | 0.41% |
| First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | FCNCA | 0.37% |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. | EME | 0.36% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation | ATO | 0.35% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.705 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.847 | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.677 | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $1.077 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.735 | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | $0.759 | Jun 28, 2023 |
News
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...
Small Caps Yielding Higher, Positioned Better For Declining Rates
Large-Cap stocks have powered ahead to the point where small-caps now offer a higher dividend yield. The small-cap space is most commonly associated with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF. Declining borrow...
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)
Small-cap earnings growth has been negative for six consecutive quarters, but projections show a turnaround in the second half of 2024. The Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares offers a solid long...
VB: My Pick For A Small-Cap Dividend Growth ETF
Small-cap stocks, not typically associated with dividends, are now gaining recognition for their potential in the dividend growth space. Vanguard's Small-Cap Index Fund ETF (VB) stands out as a promi...
VB: A Few Reasons I'm Still Bullish On Small Caps
The Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF has outperformed the S&P 500 in a short period of time. Small-cap U.S. equities, including VB, have a lot of momentum and positive tailwinds. Small-caps are price...
Peter Lynch Says Forget Tech Stocks, The Bargains Are Here: IWM Vs. VB
Peter Lynch recently pointed out that mega-cap tech stocks are likely overvalued and also shared the segment of the market that he "absolutely" likes right now. We explore why he is bullish on this se...
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
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF has a portfolio of 1500 small-cap U.S. stocks. VB's valuation is reasonable, but there is still high downside risk, especially in an economic recession. VB has a higher downside...
With Inflation Still High, These ETFs Will Likely Disappoint This Year
Inflation above 2% has a negative impact on stock prices; the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF has averaged poor performance during such years. Various sub-sectors of the stock market and sectors of th...
VB: Better Than Large Cap
Small-cap stocks are under pressure due to rising borrowing costs and a weak macroeconomic outlook, but are still beating expectations with 11% YTD returns. The Vanguard Small Cap ETF is a well-divers...
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
Vanguard Group Inc. will shutter its remaining business in China after a retreat two years ago, abandoning a $3.9 trillion fund market that global competitors are embracing. Sonali Basak reports on Bl...
VB: Small Caps Breaking Out Is A Trade Not An Investment
The Vanguard US Small Cap ETF is breaking out to the upside led by the recovery in growth stocks, which have shown signs of life following weakness in 2022. While the near-term technical picture for t...
Seven Specialty Pharmacy Trends to Watch in 2023
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AscellaHealth, a global healthcare and specialty pharmacy (SP) solutions company, has released its list of SP industry trends to watch in 2023, including numerous posit...
VB Vs. VIOO: Comparing 2 Vanguard Small-Cap ETFs
The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) invests based on the CRSP US Small Cap Index which contains over 1500 stocks. The Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO) invests based on the S&P SmallCap 600 Index whic...
VB: Patience Will Eventually Pay Off
VB provides exposure to a basket of small publicly-listed businesses. This ETF is very well diversified both across issuers and sectors. Small-caps have historically outperformed large-cap stocks, and...
VB: U.S. Small Caps Look Cheap, Holding Key Support
Vanguard's popular small-cap fund, VB, offers low-cost and liquid access to a broad index of low-market cap stocks. The ETF features a low P/E ratio, suggesting strong future returns.
VB: Strong, Simple, Cheap, U.S. Small-Cap Equity Index ETF
Small-cap equities are undervalued and could outperform as economic conditions continue to stabilize. VB is a simple small-cap equity index ETF, providing broad-based exposure to these securities.
10 Small-Cap ETFs to Buy for Big Upside
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VO + VB Vs. VXF: Picking The Better ETF Strategy
VO is the Vanguard Mid Cap ETF, which holds stocks below the Large-Cap US stocks and many investors equate it with the S&P 500 Index.