VBKvsSSMGETF Comparison
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Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) belongs to the US Small Cap Growth segment. Virtus Silvant Small/Mid Growth ETF (SSMG) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. VBK's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Industrials and Healthcare. In contrast, SSMG's top sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Healthcare. VBK is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.05%, versus 0.39% for SSMG. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VBK and SSMG 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 SSMG performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/18/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VBK SSMG | -5.60%-11.04% | -5.12%-8.48% | +12.32%n/a | +11.36%n/a | +55.45%n/a | +21.86%n/a |
| Flows | VBK SSMG | -$83M- | -$1.93B- | -$192M- | -$633M- | +$1.05B- | +$2.04B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VBK SSMG | +17.64%+26.32% | +20.78%n/a | +21.35%n/a | +23.70%n/a |
| Max drawdown | VBK SSMG | -8.68%-13.91% | -11.37%n/a | -27.46%n/a | -38.36%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | VBK SSMG | 44d79d | 82dn/a | 287dn/a | 1110dn/a |
Trading data
VBK | SSMG | |
Last sale 9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM | $338.36 | $25.05 |
| Previous close 09/17/2026 | $338.82 | $25.04 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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SSMG
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Main metrics
Last update 9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VBK | SSMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $338.36 | $25.05 |
| 1D performance | -0.14% | +0.04% |
| AuM | $22.91 B | $3.13 M |
| E/R | 0.05% | 0.39% |
Characteristics
VBK | SSMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | Vanguard | VIRTUS Investment Partners |
| Benchmark | CRSP U.S. Small Cap Growth Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 536 | 79 |
| Asset class | Equities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | January 26, 2004 | April 22, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VBK
USA
94.42%
Other
5.58%
SSMG
USA
87.09%
Other
12.91%
Sectors
VBK
Technology
22.36%
Industrials
18.91%
Healthcare
18.42%
Finance
11.93%
Other
28.38%
SSMG
Industrials
23.37%
Technology
20.49%
Healthcare
16.96%
Finance
8.87%
Other
30.3%
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Diversification
VBK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
12.41%
SSMG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
34.72%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
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%
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%
Frequently asked questions about VBK and SSMG
Which ETF is bigger: VBK or SSMG?
As of September 18, 2026, VBK holds $22.91 B in assets under management (AUM), while SSMG manages $3.13 M.
What sectors do the VBK and SSMG ETFs invest in?
VBK leans toward sectors like Technology, Industrials and Healthcare. Meanwhile, SSMG focuses on Industrials, Technology and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the VBK ETF and SSMG ETF?
VBK top holdings include Revolution Medicines, Inc., Natera, Inc. and Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.. SSMG holds in its top three: Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., TechnipFMC plc and Carpenter Technology Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: VBK or SSMG?
VBK holds 539 securities with 12.41% of its assets in the top 15. SSMG has 79 securities and a top 15 weight of 34.72%.
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