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
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922908751
Jan 26, 2004
North America (U.S.)
1x
CRSP US Small Cap
Small-Cap
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 18.91% year-to-date (YTD) and 20.87% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Small-Cap ETF had an annualized return of 9.63%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.35%, indicating that Vanguard Small-Cap ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
VB
18.91%
1.98%
15.97%
20.87%
10.31%
9.63%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
26.85%
3.07%
10.27%
27.63%
13.60%
11.35%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -2.70% | 5.77% | 4.42% | -6.47% | 3.98% | -1.53% | 7.04% | 0.01% | 1.93% | -0.66% | 10.55% | 18.91% | |
| 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 56, 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 provided a 1.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.31 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.31 | $3.32 | $2.91 | $2.80 | $2.23 | $2.31 | $2.20 | $2.00 | $1.93 | $1.64 | $1.67 | $1.44 |
Dividend yield | 1.32% | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $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 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 3.97%.
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 ETF volatility is 3.70%, 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.