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Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF

283.79 USD
+3.22
1.15%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
288.16
+4.37
1.54%
1 day
1.15%
5 days
-3.68%
1 month
-1.60%
3 months
6.55%
6 months
14.69%
Year to date
18.85%
1 year
19.99%
5 years
42.42%
10 years
124.87%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

93% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 87 | Existing positions closed: 45

82% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $13.7M | Put options by funds: $7.54M

13% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 375 | Existing positions reduced: 331

10% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 40 [Q2] → 44 (+4) [Q3]

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $33.7B [Q2] → $36.2B (+$2.47B) [Q3]

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 961 [Q2] → 1,003 (+42) [Q3]

1.87% less ownership

Funds ownership: 61.32% [Q2] → 59.44% (-1.87%) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VBK.

Financial journalist opinion

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
5 Small-Cap ETFs That Outperformed Russell 2000 in the Last 3 Months
Small-cap ETFs have been outperforming on optimism over Donald Trump's policies, which will likely result in faster economic growth.
5 Small-Cap ETFs That Outperformed Russell 2000 in the Last 3 Months
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) was launched on 01/26/2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
VBK: Some Attractive Sub-Plots, But Not The Best Time To Get Too Bullish Either
The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) has underperformed YTD but may benefit from expected rate cuts, given a high floating rate debt burden, and the lower discount rate for cashflows. VBK trumps its older peer-IWO in a lot of facets. VBK's valuations are extremely pricey, driven in large part by its exposure to the tech sector which still looks like one of the more elevated counters within small caps.
VBK: Some Attractive Sub-Plots, But Not The Best Time To Get Too Bullish Either
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Hits New 52-Week High
For investors seeking momentum, Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF VBK is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 36.8% from its 52-week low price of $195.63/share.
Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Hits New 52-Week High
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Small-Cap ETFs Set to Outperform After Fed Rate Cuts
Small caps tend to outperform as falling borrowing costs are a tailwind. These companies rely more on debt than their larger-cap peers.
Small-Cap ETFs Set to Outperform After Fed Rate Cuts
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Launched on 01/26/2004, the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
VBK: No Edge Over Competitors, Except Fees And Liquidity
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares holds over 600 small caps with growth characteristics. It is well-diversified across holdings and sectors, with a tilt to technology and industrials. Based on performance, the VBK ETF doesn't seem to have a methodological edge over its competitors or over a small-cap benchmark.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 months ago
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
8 months ago
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Launched on 01/26/2004, the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.
Should Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) Be on Your Investing Radar?
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