Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF (VBR)
| Assets | $30.38B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.07% |
| PE Ratio | 15.06 |
| Shares Out | 535.07M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $4.11 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 30.80% |
| Volume | 494,008 |
| Open | 199.67 |
| Previous Close | 199.33 |
| Day's Range | 199.53 - 201.55 |
| 52-Week Low | 160.23 |
| 52-Week High | 219.01 |
| Beta | 1.05 |
| Holdings | 840 |
| 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
6.33% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NRG Energy, Inc. | NRG | 0.92% |
| Slcmt1142 | n/a | 0.72% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation | ATO | 0.70% |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc | SW | 0.67% |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. | EME | 0.64% |
| Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | WSM | 0.59% |
| US Foods Holding Corp. | USFD | 0.54% |
| First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | FCNCA | 0.52% |
| Jabil Inc. | JBL | 0.52% |
| Carlisle Companies Incorporated | CSL | 0.51% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $1.0165 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.9425 | Mar 26, 2024 |
Performance
VBR had a total return of 13.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.04%.
News
VBR: New Highs Incoming? I Think So
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VBR: The Selling Is Overdone, A Compelling Valuation After A 23% Decline
President Trump's tariffs have severely impacted markets, with US small-cap value stocks like VBR down 23% from their November 2024 high. Despite the downturn, VBR's valuation is compelling at a P/E r...
EXCLUSIVE: 'Higher For Longer' Interest Rates Shift Investors To Value, Tariff Fears Overstated, Says WisdomTree Expert
With ultra-low interest rates firmly in the rearview mirror, Jeff Weniger, Head of Equity Strategy at WisdomTree, has a clear message for investors: “Anything in the high-4s on a 10-year Treasury rate...
3 Reasons Why VBR (Value Small-Cap) Could Hold Hidden Alpha
Small-cap value stocks are attractive due to unusual momentum, a favorable P/E ratio, and a conservative macroeconomic context. Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF stands out with a low expense ratio (0.07%)...
VBR: Sensible Small-Cap Value Play In Overvalued Market
Strong macro tailwinds and value play make VBR (a small-cap ETF) an attractive investment in the current overvalued market. VBR's portfolio includes quality companies, evidenced by a strong dividend g...
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
The S&P 500 Equal Weight Index has shown relative weakness compared to the cap-weighted index, but small-cap value stocks are performing well. The Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares is clo...
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?
With so many small and mid-cap ETFs out there, which might be the best to own right now. I'll restrict this analysis to Vanguard ETFs which seem to have a reasonable exchange policy and which offers a...
It's Time To Start Loading Up On Small Cap Value Stocks And VBR Should Perform Well
The Fed's pivot towards a more dovish stance has created an opportunity to buy small cap value stocks. Small cap value stocks are expected to have strong earnings growth in 2024 at 26%. The ETF VBR, w...
Most Undervalued Asset Classes, Equity Industries, Segments, And Regions - 2024
Undervalued industries, regions, and equity market segments offer investors the potential for strong, market-beating returns. There are ETFs tracking most of these. An overview of these follows.
Final trades: RSP, GFI, VBR & ITB
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
VBR's Underperformance Explained
VBR is a simple U.S. small-cap value index fund. VBR has underperformed YTD, as have most other small-cap value funds. An explanation of why follows.
DFSV: Still Outperforming The Better Known VBR ETF
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VBR: Facing Headwinds But Potential Likely Ahead
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VBR is an ETF that represents a good proxy for the Small-Cap Value Morningstar. Value stocks are currently trading at very attractive valuations, and usually represent "slow compounders" that create r...
VBR: Small-Cap Value Turns Higher, Remains An Effective Long-Term Core Holding
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Value stocks lag growth equities after U.S. CPI inflation report
Value stocks were lagging growth equities on Wednesday afternoon, in a choppy trading session as investors assessed fresh U.S. inflation data for April.
VBR: Small Cap Value Too Cheap To Ignore
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DFSV Vs. VBR: New Small-Cap Value Beating Vanguard's
The Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF is closing in on its first anniversary. It has done better than many other Small-Cap Value ETFs. The Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, a very popular SCV ETF, is rev...