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Name:

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares

Assets under management:

$36 B

Expense ratio:

0.07%

Inception date:

26 January 2004

Last ex-dividend date:

26 September 2024

Next ex-dividend date:

N/A

Description:

VBK ETF, or Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF, focuses on small-cap U.S. companies with growth potential. It aims to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in stocks that exhibit strong growth characteristics. The fund is passively managed and seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Small Cap Growth Index.
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0.66 %
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Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Hits New 52-Week High
Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Hits New 52-Week High
Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Hits New 52-Week High
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zacks.com30 September 2024

For investors seeking momentum, Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF VBK is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 36.8% from its 52-week low price of $195.63/share.

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
VBK
zacks.com30 September 2024

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.

VBK: No Edge Over Competitors, Except Fees And Liquidity
VBK: No Edge Over Competitors, Except Fees And Liquidity
VBK: No Edge Over Competitors, Except Fees And Liquidity
VBK
seekingalpha.com10 June 2024

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares holds over 600 small caps with growth characteristics. It is well-diversified across holdings and sectors, with a tilt to technology and industrials. Based on performance, the VBK ETF doesn't seem to have a methodological edge over its competitors or over a small-cap benchmark.

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
VBK
Zacks Investment Research28 March 2024

Launched on 01/26/2004, the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.

VBK: Pure Small-Cap Growth
VBK: Pure Small-Cap Growth
VBK: Pure Small-Cap Growth
VBK
Seeking Alpha14 March 2024

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF is a passively managed ETF that tracks the performance of the CRSP US Small Cap Growth Index. Since its inception, the Fund has outperformed the S&P 500, but has underperformed in the last decade. The Fund's performance has exceeded the performance of its own index, as well as the performance of passively managed competitors.

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
VBK
Zacks Investment Research23 January 2024

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.

VBK: The Case For Small Cap Growth Heading Into 2024
VBK: The Case For Small Cap Growth Heading Into 2024
VBK: The Case For Small Cap Growth Heading Into 2024
VBK
Seeking Alpha01 January 2024

Vanguard's Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares is recommended for investment due to the favorable macroeconomic environment for small-cap growth, the fund's unique qualities compared to peers, and its promising holdings. VBK is highly diversified with 641 holdings and top sector weights in technology, industrials, and consumer discretionary. Despite slight underperformance historically, VBK has the lowest expense ratio among examined small-cap growth funds and has shown strong performance in 2023.

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
VBK
Zacks Investment Research23 November 2023

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
VBK
Zacks Investment Research22 September 2023

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.

VBK: Should Growth Investors Give Small-Caps Another Chance? (Rating Upgrade)
VBK: Should Growth Investors Give Small-Caps Another Chance? (Rating Upgrade)
VBK: Should Growth Investors Give Small-Caps Another Chance? (Rating Upgrade)
VBK
Seeking Alpha01 August 2023

The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF has underperformed the Invesco QQQ ETF by 14.67% since June 2022, the date of my last review. At the time, VBK had a profitability and valuation problem. This article re-evaluates its fundamentals alongside QQQ and two other Vanguard growth funds. This article also provides annual returns for 28 growth ETFs between 2014-2023. VBK ranked in the fourth-quartile four times and was in the top 25% only once in 2016.

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FAQ

  • What is VBK ETF?
  • Does VBK pay dividends?
  • What stocks are in VBK ETF?
  • What is the current assets under management for VBK?
  • What is VBK average volume?
  • What is VBK expense ratio?
  • What is VBK inception date?

What is VBK ETF?

VBK ETF, or Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF, focuses on small-cap U.S. companies with growth potential. It aims to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in stocks that exhibit strong growth characteristics. The fund is passively managed and seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Small Cap Growth Index.

Does VBK pay dividends?

Yes, the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares does pays dividends, with the most recent payment being $0.29 per share. The last ex-dividend date was on 26 September 2024, and the next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet

What stocks are in VBK ETF?

As of today, Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares inlcudes 609 holdings, with 604 of them being companies from 6 different countries and 11 sectors. The most weighted holdings are Axon Enterprise (1.17%), Deckers Outdoor (0.94%) and PTC (0.82%)

What is the current assets under management for VBK?

Assets under management of Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares is $36 B

What is VBK average volume?

Average volume of Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares is $263 K

What is VBK expense ratio?

Expense ratio of Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares is 0.07%

What is VBK inception date?

Inception date of Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares is 26 January 2004