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VB ETF · Vanguard Small Cap ETF
The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (ticker: VB) is a US-based exchange-traded fund, focusing primarily on investments in smaller domestic companies. Constituting part of the Vanguard family, this ETF allows investors to gain exposure to an often-overlooked yet vital segment of the market, small-cap equities. Utilizing a passive investment strategy, the fund aims to replicate the performance of the CRSP US Small Cap Index. This index includes small US companies from the full market universe except for real estate investment trusts (REITs). Consequently, it has a fairly diverse footprint across numerous sectors such as financial services, health care, industrials, and technology. The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF combines over 1,400 holdings. This diversification helps to mitigate the inherently high-risk factors often associated with small-cap investments. The ETF creates an avenue through which an investor can access a broad mix of growth and value stocks seamlessly. Investing in Vanguard Small-Vehicle etf can be an option for those looking to incorporate small-cap equity exposure in their investment portfolio without bearing the risk or operational hassles associated with purchasing individual stocks.
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +5.13%  | +5.71%  | +29.97% | +65.27% | +40.72%  | +3.19% | +12.10% | +14.24% | |
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Key fund info
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +5.71% | +29.97% | +65.27% | +40.72% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VB ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
VB’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | €852.87B |
VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | €566.7B |
VUG | Vanguard Growth ETF | €198.91B |
VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | €198.24B |
VTV | Vanguard Value ETF | €153.45B |
Frequently asked questions about VB
What does Vanguard Small Cap ETF, VB, invest in?
VB is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does VB replicate?
VB tracks the CRSP U.S. Small Cap Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VB?
VB carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.03%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VB launched?
VB was introduced to the market on January 26, 2004. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of VB?
Vanguard Small Cap ETF, VB, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VB?
VB oversees €67.63B in assets as of May 29, 2026.
How has VB performed lately?
Based on data from May 29, 2026, VB returned 5.13% over the past month, 5.71% over the last three months and 14.24% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VB?
As of May 29, 2026, VB recorded net flows of +€143M over the last month and +€322M year-to-date.
Does VB distribute dividends?
VB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of May 29, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.19%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VB?
As of April 30, 2026, VB has significant geographic allocations in USA, Bermuda and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does VB invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, VB focuses largely on Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.
How many securities does VB hold and how diversified is it?
As of April 30, 2026, VB holds 1304 positions in its portfolio, with 6.25% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VB?
As of April 30, 2026, VB top three holdings include EMCOR GROUP, BLOOM ENERGY CORP and CIENA.
What is the base currency of VB?
The base currency of VB is USD.
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