SSMGvsVBKETF Comparison
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Virtus Silvant Small/Mid Growth ETF (SSMG) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is part of the US Small Cap Growth segment. SSMG's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Healthcare. In contrast, VBK's top sector exposures are Technology, Industrials and Healthcare. SSMG is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.39%, versus 0.05% for VBK. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SSMG and VBK 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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SSMG vs VBK performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/10/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SSMG VBK | -8.54%-5.65% | -4.63%-2.40% | n/a+13.16% | n/a+13.66% | n/a+53.82% | n/a+21.13% |
| Flows | SSMG VBK | --$104M | -+$81M | --$205M | --$188M | -+$1.39B | -+$2.81B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SSMG VBK | +27.40%+18.39% | n/a+20.82% | n/a+21.35% | n/a+23.71% |
| Max drawdown | SSMG VBK | -13.68%-8.68% | n/a-11.37% | n/a-27.46% | n/a-38.36% |
| Max drawdown duration | SSMG VBK | 72d44d | n/a82d | n/a287d | n/a1110d |
Trading data
SSMG | VBK | |
Last sale 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM | $25.28 | $340.69 |
| Previous close 09/10/2026 | $24.87 | $337.98 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
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SSMG | VBK | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $25.28 | $340.69 |
| 1D performance | +1.65% | +0.80% |
| AuM | $3.11 M | $23.07 B |
| E/R | 0.39% | 0.05% |
Characteristics
SSMG | VBK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | VIRTUS Investment Partners | Vanguard |
| Benchmark | - | CRSP U.S. Small Cap Growth Index |
| N° of holdings | 79 | 536 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 22, 2026 | January 26, 2004 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SSMG
USA
87.09%
Other
12.91%
VBK
USA
94.42%
Other
5.58%
Sectors
SSMG
Industrials
23.37%
Technology
20.49%
Healthcare
16.96%
Finance
8.87%
Other
30.3%
VBK
Technology
22.36%
Industrials
18.91%
Healthcare
18.42%
Finance
11.93%
Other
28.38%
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Diversification
SSMG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
34.72%
VBK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
12.41%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
SSMG
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.
3.17%
TechnipFMC plc
3.10%
Carpenter Technology Corp.
2.68%
Graham Corp.
2.64%
FTAI Aviation Ltd.
2.56%
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.
2.49%
IES Holdings, Inc.
2.34%
Natera, Inc.
2.32%
XPO, Inc.
2.10%
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
2.00%
Fabrinet
1.97%
Somnigroup International, Inc.
1.94%
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.
1.82%
Bloom Energy Corp.
1.80%
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.
1.78%
VBK
Revolution Medicines, Inc.
1.13%
Natera, Inc.
1.08%
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.
1.02%
Casey's General Stores, Inc.
0.96%
Twilio, Inc.
0.89%
TechnipFMC plc
0.85%
Curtiss-Wright Corp.
0.80%
ATI, Inc.
0.76%
nVent Electric Plc
0.74%
Carpenter Technology Corp.
0.73%
Everpure, Inc.
0.72%
Astera Labs, Inc.
0.71%
Okta, Inc.
0.71%
XPO, Inc.
0.67%
Woodward, Inc.
0.64%
Frequently asked questions about SSMG and VBK
Which ETF is bigger: SSMG or VBK?
As of September 10, 2026, SSMG holds $3.11 M in assets under management (AUM), while VBK manages $23.07 B.
What sectors do the SSMG and VBK ETFs invest in?
SSMG leans toward sectors like Industrials, Technology and Healthcare. Meanwhile, VBK focuses on Technology, Industrials and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the SSMG ETF and VBK ETF?
SSMG top holdings include Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., TechnipFMC plc and Carpenter Technology Corp.. VBK holds in its top three: Revolution Medicines, Inc., Natera, Inc. and Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd..
Which ETF is more diversified: SSMG or VBK?
SSMG holds 79 securities with 34.72% of its assets in the top 15. VBK has 539 securities and a top 15 weight of 12.41%.
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