Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB)
| Assets | $74.40B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | 20.62 |
| Shares Out | 983.36M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.44 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 25.59% |
| 1-Year Return | +16.14% |
| Volume | 672,762 |
| Open | 276.66 |
| Previous Close | 279.93 |
| Day's Range | 274.83 - 277.51 |
| 52-Week Low | 190.27 |
| 52-Week High | 281.90 |
| Beta | 1.08 |
| Holdings | 1324 |
| 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
5.65% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Sandisk Corporation | SNDK | 1.07% |
| Slcmt1142 | n/a | 0.92% |
| Rocket Lab Corporation | RKLB | 0.57% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | FIX | 0.53% |
| Ciena Corporation | CIEN | 0.47% |
| Coherent Corp. | COHR | 0.44% |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. | EME | 0.43% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 0.43% |
| Natera, Inc. | NTRA | 0.40% |
| NRG Energy, Inc. | NRG | 0.39% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.9268 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 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 |
News
VB: A Tactical Buy In U.S. Small Caps
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF (VB) offers broad, low-cost exposure to U.S. small-cap equities, passively tracking the CRSP US Small Cap Index. Current financial conditions and manufacturing PMI in...
VB: Bottom-Up And Top-Down Analysis Points To Further Outperformance
The Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund is off to a strong start in 2026, outperforming large-cap peers constituting the S&P 500.
VB: Small Caps Are Out Of Favor, And That's Why They Are Compelling Now
Vanguard Small Cap ETF (VB) is rated a buy, supported by attractive valuation, solid fundamentals, and a constructive long-term technical setup. VB has outperformed IJR and IWM but lagged SPY and VSS,...
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VB: Tailwinds From A Potential Rotation To Small Caps
VB is showing signs of a comeback, driven by likely monetary easing, attractive valuations, and a broadening market beyond mega-cap tech. Small caps benefit from supportive macro conditions: moderate ...
VB: It Is Now Time To Buy Small-Cap Companies
I rate the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF a buy, expecting small caps to outperform due to low valuations, strong earnings, and upcoming rate cuts. Small caps are at the end of a long underperformance cycle, ...
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VB: This Is Why Patient Investors Should Remain Confident With Small Caps
I recommend buying the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) for diversified, cost-effective exposure to U.S. small caps with strong upside potential. Key catalysts include anticipated tax cuts, projected inter...
3 Great Small-Cap ETFs for 2025
Zachary Evens: Small stocks have underperformed their larger counterparts for a long time, prompting some people, including myself, to ask: why bother with small-cap ETFs? While there's an argument to...
VB: Small Caps Snap Back, Remain Bullish Despite An Early-Year Bear Market
I reiterate my buy rating on VB despite recent underperformance, as its valuation remains attractive and technicals have stabilized after a difficult period. VB continues to outperform peer small-cap ...
Vanguard Small Cap ETF Stands To Lose In 2025
Small-cap stocks are currently in correction territory and have underperformed the S&P 500. Small-cap stocks typically outperform during economic recoveries, but current economic indicators suggest po...
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...
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 ...