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Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF
VB performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 18, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.58% | -2.10% | +13.02% | +13.24% | +55.09% | +42.37% |
| Flows | +$300M | -$3.25B | +$1.14B | +$698M | +$8.98B | +$12.45B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF is built to track the CRSP U.S. Small Cap Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 1302 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 26, 2004 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,302
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.21% | +16.10% | +18.71% | +20.57% |
Max drawdown | -6.54% | -8.96% | -25.25% | -28.14% |
Max drawdown duration | 33d | 48d | 296d | 980d |
Time to recover | N/A | 17d | 163d | 761d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VB?
VB is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VB track?
VB tracks the CRSP U.S. Small Cap Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VB invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Small Cap.
What is the expense ratio of VB?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VB is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VB launched?
VB was launched on January 26, 2004, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VB?
VB is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VB?
As of September 18, 2026, VB manages $78.57 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VB performed recently?
As of September 18, 2026, VB delivered a return of -4.58% over the past month (1M performance), -2.1% over the past three months (3M), and 13.02% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VB?
As of September 18, 2026, VB has seen net flows of +$300M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.14B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VB pay dividends?
As of September 18, 2026, VB has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.25%.
How many holdings are in VB
As of July 31, 2026, VB holds 1302 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VB?
As of July 31, 2026, VB holds 1302 securities, with 5.76% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VB?
As of July 31, 2026, VB holds a portfolio of 1302 underlyings, with its largest positions including Revolution Medicines, Inc., Natera, Inc. and EMCOR Group, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VB invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, VB has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VB focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, VB is primarily exposed to Finance, Industrials and Technology.
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