Vanguard Small Cap
Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
VB Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 100% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Small Cap, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Quarterly
The earliest data available for this chart is Jan 30, 2004, corresponding to the inception date of VB
Returns By Period
As of Nov 14, 2024, the Vanguard Small Cap returned 19.30% Year-To-Date and 9.79% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Year-To-Date | 1 month | 6 months | 1 year | 5 years (annualized) | 10 years (annualized) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
^GSPC S&P 500 | 25.48% | 2.14% | 12.76% | 33.14% | 13.96% | 11.39% |
| Vanguard Small Cap | 19.30% | 4.74% | 11.81% | 33.66% | 11.05% | 9.79% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||
VB Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 19.30% | 4.74% | 11.81% | 33.66% | 11.05% | 9.79% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Vanguard Small Cap, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -2.70% | 5.77% | 4.42% | -6.47% | 3.98% | -1.53% | 7.04% | 0.01% | 1.93% | -0.66% | 19.30% | ||
| 2023 | 10.16% | -2.30% | -3.63% | -1.19% | -1.97% | 8.74% | 4.96% | -3.70% | -5.59% | -5.83% | 9.20% | 10.29% | 18.22% |
| 2022 | -7.88% | 0.86% | 1.46% | -8.22% | -0.04% | -9.37% | 10.61% | -2.61% | -9.57% | 9.91% | 4.39% | -5.84% | -17.51% |
| 2021 | 2.01% | 6.17% | 1.81% | 3.93% | 0.04% | 1.46% | -1.48% | 1.96% | -3.12% | 4.95% | -4.29% | 3.40% | 17.57% |
| 2020 | -2.02% | -8.53% | -21.96% | 14.55% | 7.65% | 2.59% | 4.60% | 3.96% | -2.58% | 2.15% | 15.78% | 7.51% | 19.19% |
| 2019 | 11.71% | 4.86% | -0.86% | 3.59% | -7.18% | 6.97% | 1.20% | -3.97% | 1.37% | 1.65% | 4.20% | 2.17% | 27.33% |
| 2018 | 2.69% | -3.96% | 1.09% | 0.37% | 5.10% | 0.68% | 1.82% | 4.52% | -1.47% | -10.12% | 2.19% | -11.11% | -9.34% |
| 2017 | 1.53% | 2.32% | -0.19% | 0.86% | -1.11% | 2.16% | 1.19% | -0.93% | 4.41% | 1.56% | 3.05% | 0.45% | 16.26% |
| 2016 | -7.55% | 0.77% | 8.46% | 1.77% | 1.89% | 0.33% | 5.01% | 0.68% | 0.39% | -4.06% | 8.57% | 1.92% | 18.43% |
| 2015 | -2.14% | 5.80% | 1.52% | -2.04% | 2.02% | -0.82% | -0.29% | -5.83% | -4.54% | 5.68% | 1.80% | -4.19% | -3.76% |
| 2014 | -2.06% | 5.08% | -0.18% | -2.44% | 1.26% | 4.97% | -5.02% | 5.06% | -5.34% | 4.52% | 1.06% | 1.27% | 7.63% |
| 2013 | 6.35% | 1.26% | 4.65% | 0.30% | 3.60% | -1.06% | 6.79% | -3.24% | 5.85% | 3.18% | 2.71% | 2.54% | 37.70% |
Expense Ratio
Vanguard Small Cap has an expense ratio of 0.05%, which is considered low compared to other funds. Below you can find the expense ratios of portfolio funds side-by-side and effortlessly compare their relative costs.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of Vanguard Small Cap is 33, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other portfolios in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VB Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 2.25 | 3.14 | 1.39 | 2.20 | 12.84 |
Dividends
Dividend yield
Vanguard Small Cap provided a 1.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.31% | 1.55% | 1.59% | 1.24% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.67% | 1.35% | 1.50% | 1.48% | 1.43% | 1.31% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VB Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 1.31% | 1.55% | 1.59% | 1.24% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.67% | 1.35% | 1.50% | 1.48% | 1.43% | 1.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.23 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $3.32 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $2.91 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $2.80 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $2.23 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $2.31 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $2.20 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $2.00 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $1.93 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $1.64 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.66 | $1.67 |
| 2013 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.42 | $1.44 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Small Cap. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Small Cap was 59.58%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 451 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Small Cap drawdown is 1.66%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -59.58% | Jul 16, 2007 | 416 | Mar 9, 2009 | 451 | Dec 20, 2010 | 867 |
| -42.05% | Feb 21, 2020 | 22 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 183 |
| -28.3% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 234 | Sep 6, 2012 | 342 |
| -28.15% | Nov 9, 2021 | 152 | Jun 16, 2022 | 521 | Jul 16, 2024 | 673 |
| -24.55% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 233 | Nov 26, 2019 | 313 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Small Cap volatility is 5.47%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.