Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF (VBR)
| Assets | $32.86B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.07% |
| PE Ratio | 15.75 |
| Shares Out | 522.25M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $4.14 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 30.28% |
| Volume | 263,048 |
| Open | 214.96 |
| Previous Close | 214.19 |
| Day's Range | 214.92 - 216.15 |
| 52-Week Low | 160.23 |
| 52-Week High | 218.90 |
| Beta | 1.03 |
| Holdings | 848 |
| Inception Date | Jan 26, 2004 |
About VBR
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF (VBR) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the CRSP US Small Value index. The fund tracks the CRSP US Small Cap Value Index. The index selects from a list of stocks in the 85-99% range of market cap, based on five value factors. VBR was launched on Jan 26, 2004 and is issued by Vanguard.
Top 10 Holdings
6.35% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NRG Energy, Inc. | NRG | 0.83% |
| Sandisk Corporation | SNDK | 0.78% |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. | EME | 0.69% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation | ATO | 0.68% |
| Omnicom Group Inc. | OMC | 0.57% |
| Tapestry, Inc. | TPR | 0.57% |
| Slcmt1142 | n/a | 0.57% |
| Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | WSM | 0.56% |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | UTHR | 0.55% |
| Jabil Inc. | JBL | 0.54% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.0562 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.9279 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.9108 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $1.2422 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.0911 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.870 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Performance
VBR had a total return of 10.84% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.25%.
News
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VBR: Why I'm Not Selling My Stake Even After The 30% Rally Since April
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VBR: The Selling Is Overdone, A Compelling Valuation After A 23% Decline
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EXCLUSIVE: 'Higher For Longer' Interest Rates Shift Investors To Value, Tariff Fears Overstated, Says WisdomTree Expert
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VBR: Sensible Small-Cap Value Play In Overvalued Market
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VBR: This Cheap, Sophisticated Ranking Approach Has Failed
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VBR: Not The Most Ideal Pick, But Still Offers Some Promise
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VBR: Small-Cap Value Cheap As Rates Ease, Shares Near All-Time Highs
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VBR: The Elusive Catch-Up Trade In Small Cap Value Stocks
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Vanguard Has 17 Small And Mid-Cap ETFs. Which Are Best Right Now?
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It's Time To Start Loading Up On Small Cap Value Stocks And VBR Should Perform Well
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Most Undervalued Asset Classes, Equity Industries, Segments, And Regions - 2024
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Final trades: RSP, GFI, VBR & ITB
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VBR's Underperformance Explained
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DFSV: Still Outperforming The Better Known VBR ETF
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VBR: Facing Headwinds But Potential Likely Ahead
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VBR: Value Over Growth? The Bitcoin Effect
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VBR: Small-Cap Value Turns Higher, Remains An Effective Long-Term Core Holding
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VBR: Small Cap Value Too Cheap To Ignore
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DFSV Vs. VBR: New Small-Cap Value Beating Vanguard's
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VBR: Simple, Cheap, Strong, Small-Cap Value Index ETF
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VBR: A Well-Suited Addition When High Beta Becomes Attractive Again
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VBR: Looking For Value In A Cheap Small-Cap Fund
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VBR: Holding Better Than Small-Cap Benchmarks In 2022
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VBR: Why Small-Cap Value Will Beat Growth In 2022
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VBR: Small Cap Value ETF Review
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