VBR ETF

The stock market is very active at the moment. Several exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Vanguard are doing really well.

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Forecast: This Vanguard ETF is expected to do better than the S&P 500 in the coming year.

These two affordable Vanguard growth ETFs might provide impressive returns for investors looking to invest for the long term.

The Vanguard Real Estate ETF has 155 stocks, primarily consisting of real estate investment trusts. On the other hand, the Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF includes 848 stocks that have smaller market capitalizations and appealing valuations.

VBR is a small-cap value ETF that started in 2004 and follows the CRSP US Small Cap Value Index. While CRSP uses a complex method, the ETF's results might suggest a problem due to the lack of a simpler traditional value bias factor. Most importantly, it has not performed as well as the overall market or its standard and growth alternatives.

The Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF is a top option for investors looking to diversify their investments in small-cap value stocks. We compare VBR's main features with those of its closest competitor, the actively managed AVUV. While VBR might not be the perfect investment, there are several reasons why it could still perform well.

The "Magnificent Seven" have played a significant role in boosting stock market returns lately. In contrast, value and small-cap stocks are currently valued much lower than large-cap stocks.

Investors looking for momentum might be interested in the Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR). The fund recently reached a 52-week high and has increased by 33% from its lowest price of $148.75 per share over the past year.