Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB)
VB is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the CRSP US Small Cap. VB launched on Jan 26, 2004 and has a 0.05% expense ratio.
ETF Info
ISIN | US9229087518 |
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CUSIP | 922908751 |
Issuer | Vanguard |
Inception Date | Jan 26, 2004 |
Region | North America (U.S.) |
Category | Small Cap Growth Equities |
Index Tracked | CRSP US Small Cap |
Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
VB has an expense ratio of 0.05%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF had a return of 7.69% year-to-date (YTD) and 11.88% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Small-Cap ETF had an annualized return of 8.90%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.58%, indicating that Vanguard Small-Cap ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
Period | Return | Benchmark |
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Year-To-Date | 7.69% | 13.20% |
1 month | 5.20% | -1.28% |
6 months | 9.49% | 10.32% |
1 year | 11.88% | 18.23% |
5 years (annualized) | 8.99% | 12.31% |
10 years (annualized) | 8.90% | 10.58% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VB, 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 | |
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2024 | -2.70% | 5.77% | 4.42% | -6.47% | 3.98% | -1.53% | 7.69% | ||||||
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% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VB is 42, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF granted a 1.46% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.34 per share.
Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
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Dividend | $3.34 | $3.32 | $2.91 | $2.80 | $2.23 | $2.30 | $2.20 | $2.00 | $1.93 | $1.64 | $1.67 | $1.44 |
Dividend yield | 1.46% | 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 displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Small-Cap ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
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2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $1.52 | |||||
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 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $2.23 |
2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $2.30 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF. 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 ETF was 59.58%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 451 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Small-Cap ETF drawdown is 2.65%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
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-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 ETF volatility is 5.43%, 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.