Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) Alternatives
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) belongs to the Small Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VBR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VBR
VBR charges 0.07% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VBR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF | 0.06% | Jun 28, 2004 | VBR vs ISCV | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 0.10% | Sep 20, 2010 | VBR vs VTWV | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 0.10% | Sep 7, 2010 | VBR vs VIOV | |
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF | 0.15% | Sep 29, 2000 | VBR vs SLYV | |
| iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF | 0.20% | Oct 27, 2020 | VBR vs SVAL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VBR
Among ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa... | 90 | Mar 23, 2021 | VBR vs ISVL | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | 77 | Jan 11, 2022 | VBR vs AVSC | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 76 | Dec 31, 2010 | VBR vs BSVO | |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 75 | Jul 24, 2000 | VBR vs IWN | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 75 | Sep 20, 2010 | VBR vs VTWV |
Top Performing VBR Alternatives (YTD)
VBR alternatives from the Small Cap Value Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund | 9.36% | Apr 18, 2011 | VBR vs FYT | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 8.88% | Dec 31, 2010 | VBR vs BSVO | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | 8.76% | May 17, 2023 | VBR vs ECML | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 8.60% | Sep 24, 2019 | VBR vs AVUV | |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth F... | 7.11% | Jul 25, 2013 | VBR vs DGRS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VBR
VBR alternatives from the Small Cap Value Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | 15.98% | Aug 25, 2021 | VBR vs SMIG | |
| iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa... | 17.65% | Mar 23, 2021 | VBR vs ISVL | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | 19.29% | May 17, 2023 | VBR vs ECML | |
| Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF | 19.31% | Oct 3, 2023 | VBR vs BSMC | |
| Jpmorgan Active Small Cap Value ETF | 19.61% | Mar 7, 2023 | VBR vs JPSV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VBR
VBR alternatives from the Small Cap Value Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | -11.92% | Aug 25, 2021 | VBR vs SMIG | |
| Invesco Russell 2000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | -12.23% | Nov 8, 2017 | VBR vs OMFS | |
| iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa... | -12.48% | Mar 23, 2021 | VBR vs ISVL | |
| Jpmorgan Active Small Cap Value ETF | -12.58% | Mar 7, 2023 | VBR vs JPSV | |
| Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF | -12.60% | Oct 3, 2023 | VBR vs BSMC |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VBR vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VBR vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VBR vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VBR vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VBR vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VBR vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VBR vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VBR vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VBR vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VBR vs VTV |
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