Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) belongs to the Small Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VBK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VBK
VBK charges 0.05% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | 87.32M | Apr 2020 | VBK vs BKSE | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | 970.87M | Jun 2004 | VBK vs ISCG | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF | 0.06% | 1.80B | Sep 2010 | VBK vs VTWG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 0.07% | 2.03B | Apr 2020 | VBK vs BBMC | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF | 0.15% | 1.10B | Sep 2010 | VBK vs VIOG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VBK
VBK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 54. There are 25 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 92 | 1.30B | Apr 2011 | VBK vs FYC | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 92 | 29.88M | May 2023 | VBK vs CAFG | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 90 | 591.21M | Nov 2016 | VBK vs JPSE | |
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 87 | 87.32M | Apr 2020 | VBK vs BKSE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 86 | 137.81M | Mar 2006 | VBK vs RZG |
Top Performing VBK Alternatives (YTD)
VBK is at 14.98% YTD. There are 28 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.91%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 33.91% | 29.88M | May 2023 | VBK vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 28.77% | 137.81M | Mar 2006 | VBK vs RZG | |
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 26.21% | 1.30B | Apr 2011 | VBK vs FYC | |
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF | 25.05% | 5.09B | Sep 2000 | VBK vs SLYG | |
| iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth ETF | 24.93% | 8.21B | Jul 2000 | VBK vs IJT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VBK
VBK has 20.39% 1-year volatility. There are 27 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional U.S. Small Cap Growth ETF | 14.47% | 1.96B | May 2026 | VBK vs DUSG | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 15.06% | 51.84M | Apr 2017 | VBK vs FLQS | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | 15.17% | 30.91M | Jun 2017 | VBK vs FSGS | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 15.71% | 591.21M | Nov 2016 | VBK vs JPSE | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF | 16.07% | 724.18M | Nov 2017 | VBK vs JHSC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VBK
VBK has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.44%. There are 24 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -8.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | -8.00% | 591.21M | Nov 2016 | VBK vs JPSE | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | -8.13% | 29.88M | May 2023 | VBK vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | -8.63% | 137.81M | Mar 2006 | VBK vs RZG | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | -9.00% | 51.84M | Apr 2017 | VBK vs FLQS | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF | -9.03% | 1.10B | Sep 2010 | VBK vs VIOG |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.72% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VBK vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 78 | 12.18% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VBK vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 60 | 22.47% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | VBK vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 72 | 13.32% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | VBK vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 37 | 7.33% | 378.80B | Jan 2004 | VBK vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 12.40% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | VBK vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 92 | 14.80% | 96.20B | Nov 2006 | VBK vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 24 | -0.30% | 398.10B | Apr 2007 | VBK vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 79 | 10.16% | 129.60B | Apr 2006 | VBK vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 94 | 16.93% | 254.20B | Jan 2004 | VBK vs VTV |
Often Compared With VBK
Investors most often compare VBK with VB, VBR, AVUV. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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