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VBKvsGRNJETF Comparison

ETF 1
VBK

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap Growth
-2.51%
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ETF 2
GRNJ

Fundstrat Granny Shots US Small- & Mid-Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-1.26%
Full GRNJ fund page

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) belongs to the US Small Cap Growth segment. Fundstrat Granny Shots US Small- & Mid-Cap ETF (GRNJ) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. VBK's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care. In contrast, GRNJ's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Materials. VBK is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.05%, versus 0.75% for GRNJ. VBK is up 0.1% year-to-date (YTD) with -$560M in YTD flows. GRNJ performs worse with -0.92% YTD performance, and +$197M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VBK and GRNJ 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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VBK vs GRNJ performance and flow charts

Performance

-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.04.0%Feb 12Feb 20Feb 27Mar 6

Cumulative Flows

-10 M0 M10 M20 M30 M40 M50 MFeb 12Feb 20Feb 27Mar 6

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
VBK
GRNJ
-2.75%-6.28%
-1.36%-3.78%
+0.10%-0.92%
+19.76%n/a
+49.48%n/a
+9.66%n/a
Flows
VBK
GRNJ
+$42M+$51M
-$530M+$245M
-$560M+$197M
-$899M-
+$1.38B-
+$2.89B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
VBK
GRNJ
+20.52%+29.27%
+24.28%n/a
+20.68%n/a
+23.40%n/a
Max drawdown
VBK
GRNJ
-7.67%-12.06%
-17.11%n/a
-27.46%n/a
-38.36%n/a
Max drawdown duration
VBK
GRNJ
49d52d
46dn/a
287dn/a
1110dn/a
Trading data

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VBK
GRNJ
Last sale
3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
$301.78
$25.16
Previous close
03/12/2026
$302.24
$25.28
Consolidated volume
03/12/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
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GRNJ
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Main metrics
Last update 3/13/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
VBK
GRNJ
Last price
$301.78
$25.16
1D performance
-0.15%
-0.47%
AuM$20.14 B$370.94 M
E/R0.05%0.75%
Characteristics
VBK
GRNJ
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderVanguardFundstrat
BenchmarkCRSP U.S. Small Cap Growth Index-
N° of holdings47047
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJanuary 26, 2004November 18, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

VBK
USA
92.73%
Other
7.27%
GRNJ
USA
87.61%
Other
12.39%

Sectors

VBK
Information Techn.
21.84%
Industrials
16.37%
Health Care
15.81%
Consumer Discreti.
10.23%
Other
35.76%
GRNJ
Industrials
35.46%
Information Techn.
21.41%
Materials
8.66%
Financials
7.06%
Other
27.41%

Diversification

VBK

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

14.04%
GRNJ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

36.42%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
VBK
US7731211089
1.32%
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
1.25%
US80004C2008
1.24%
CIENA
1.10%
US19247G1076
1.03%
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
1.00%
NATERA
0.94%
KYG3730V1059
0.86%
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS
0.86%
SOFI TECHNOLOGIES INC
0.84%
AST SPACEMOBILE
0.77%
CURTISS WRIGHT
0.75%
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
0.70%
TECHNIPFMC PLC
0.70%
ROYAL GOLD
0.69%
GRNJ
US7731211089
3.20%
ROYAL GOLD
2.74%
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS
2.70%
ALBEMARLE
2.65%
CAMECO
2.63%
KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLS
2.61%
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
2.43%
ON SEMICONDUCTOR
2.28%
KYG8068L1086
2.23%
ENERSYS
2.22%
US65290E1010
2.19%
IES HOLDINGS
2.16%
MICHAEL STORES
2.14%
WEATHERFORD INTL PLC
2.12%
MUELLER INDUSTRIES
2.12%
Frequently asked questions about VBK and GRNJ

How have the VBK and GRNJ ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 12, 2026, VBK is up 0.1% year-to-date (YTD), while GRNJ has lost -0.92%. That puts VBK better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VBK or GRNJ?

Year-to-date, the VBK ETF saw -$560M in flows, compared to +$197M for GRNJ.

Which ETF is bigger: VBK or GRNJ?

As of March 12, 2026, VBK holds $20.14 B in assets under management (AUM), while GRNJ manages $370.94 M.

What sectors do the VBK and GRNJ ETFs invest in?

VBK leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care. Meanwhile, GRNJ focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Materials.

What are the top holdings of the VBK ETF and GRNJ ETF?

VBK top holdings include US7731211089, COMFORT SYSTEMS USA and US80004C2008. GRNJ holds in its top three: US7731211089, ROYAL GOLD and LUMENTUM HOLDINGS.

Which ETF is more diversified: VBK or GRNJ?

VBK holds 547 securities with 14.04% of its assets in the top 15. GRNJ has 51 securities and a top 15 weight of 36.42%.

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