FESCvsVBETF Comparison
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First Eagle Small Cap Equity ETF (FESC) and Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (VB) belong to the same industry segment: US Small Cap. FESC's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Finance and Healthcare. In contrast, VB's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Industrials. FESC is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.85%, versus 0.03% for VB. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FESC and VB below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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FESC vs VB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/02/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FESC VB | -1.74%-2.05% | -4.14%-3.34% | n/a+13.82% | n/a+14.07% | n/a+64.94% | n/a+41.70% |
| Flows | FESC VB | +$2M+$174M | -$10M+$377M | -+$903M | -+$851M | -+$9.54B | -+$13.18B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FESC VB | +15.12%+12.26% | n/a+16.14% | n/a+18.64% | n/a+20.52% |
| Max drawdown | FESC VB | -8.76%-7.73% | n/a-8.96% | n/a-25.25% | n/a-28.14% |
| Max drawdown duration | FESC VB | 47d50d | n/a48d | n/a296d | n/a980d |
Trading data
FESC | VB | |
Last sale 10/5/2026 at 1:30 PM | $23.27 | $290.95 |
| Previous close 10/05/2026 | $23.14 | $288.99 |
| Consolidated volume 10/05/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
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FESC | VB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $23.27 | $290.95 |
| 1D performance | +0.57% | +0.68% |
| AuM | $4.40 M | $78.66 B |
| E/R | 0.85% | 0.03% |
Characteristics
FESC | VB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | First Eagle Investments | Vanguard |
| Benchmark | - | CRSP U.S. Small Cap Index |
| N° of holdings | 181 | 1291 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 1, 2026 | January 26, 2004 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
FESC
USA
93.21%
Other
6.79%
VB
USA
95.23%
Other
4.77%
Sectors
FESC
Industrials
16.26%
Finance
15.47%
Healthcare
14.53%
Non-Energy Materi.
13.96%
Technology
13.04%
Energy
8.84%
Other
17.9%
VB
Finance
21.78%
Technology
14.86%
Industrials
14.57%
Healthcare
13.45%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.44%
Other
26.9%
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Diversification
FESC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
14.63%
VB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.19%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
FESC
Hinge Health, Inc.
1.11%
Remitly Global, Inc.
1.07%
Installed Building Products, Inc.
1.06%
CareDx, Inc.
1.05%
Ameris Bancorp
1.05%
Dorian LPG Ltd.
1.01%
Quaker Houghton
0.99%
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
0.95%
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
0.94%
Old National Bancorp
0.94%
Axos Financial, Inc.
0.92%
Braze, Inc.
0.90%
Herc Holdings, Inc.
0.89%
The Pennant Group, Inc.
0.88%
Commercial Metals Co.
0.87%
VB
Moderna, Inc.
0.62%
Natera, Inc.
0.54%
Revolution Medicines, Inc.
0.51%
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.
0.46%
Twilio, Inc.
0.44%
EMCOR Group, Inc.
0.40%
Jabil, Inc.
0.40%
TechnipFMC plc
0.38%
Illumina, Inc.
0.38%
Everpure, Inc.
0.36%
Okta, Inc.
0.36%
ATI, Inc.
0.34%
Casey's General Stores, Inc.
0.34%
Atmos Energy Corp.
0.34%
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
0.33%
Frequently asked questions about FESC and VB
Which ETF is bigger: FESC or VB?
As of October 2, 2026, FESC holds $4.40 M in assets under management (AUM), while VB manages $78.66 B.
What sectors do the FESC and VB ETFs invest in?
FESC leans toward sectors like Industrials, Finance and Healthcare. Meanwhile, VB focuses on Finance, Technology and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the FESC ETF and VB ETF?
FESC top holdings include Hinge Health, Inc., Remitly Global, Inc. and Installed Building Products, Inc.. VB holds in its top three: Moderna, Inc., Natera, Inc. and Revolution Medicines, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: FESC or VB?
FESC holds 181 securities with 14.63% of its assets in the top 15. VB has 1302 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.19%.
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