ATLASVanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.04% and the yield is 1.24%. The ten largest holdings are 4% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Oct 30, 2026
ATLAS view on VB
| Last price | $290.05 (-1.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $283.65 – $299.46 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 1.24% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
VB fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | US small caps |
| Assets under management | $78.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.04% |
| Number of holdings | 1,301 |
| Portfolio turnover | 12% |
| Inception | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund advisor employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the CRSP U.S. Small Cap Index, a broadly diversified index of stocks of small U.S. companies. The advisor attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index.
VB top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution Medicines Inc RVMD | Healthcare | 0.48% |
| Natera Inc NTRA | Healthcare | 0.44% |
| EMCOR Group Inc EME | Industrials | 0.43% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd CRDO | Technology | 0.42% |
| Jabil Circuit Inc JBL | Technology | 0.43% |
| Caseys General Stores Inc CASY | Consumer Cyclical | 0.41% |
| Tapestry Inc TPR | Consumer Cyclical | 0.39% |
| Twilio Inc TWLO | Technology | 0.37% |
| Illumina Inc ILMN | Healthcare | 0.37% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation ATO | Utilities | 0.35% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VB sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 17.6% |
| Industrials | 16.8% |
| Healthcare | 13.7% |
| Financial Services | 13.3% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 11.6% |
| Real Estate | 7.9% |
| Basic Materials | 4.7% |
| Energy | 4.6% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.5% |
| Communication Services | 3.2% |
| Utilities | 3.1% |
By region: North America 98.6%, Latin America 0.5%, United Kingdom 0.5%, Europe Developed 0.3%.
VB returns and risk
| Year to date | +12.9% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +14.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +17.8% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +6.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +11.2% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 16.6% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.74 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VB: frequently asked questions
What does VB invest in?
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Revolution Medicines Inc (0.5%), Natera Inc (0.4%), EMCOR Group Inc (0.4%), Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (0.4%), Jabil Circuit Inc (0.4%).
What is the VB expense ratio?
0.04% a year: about $4.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VB dividend yield?
1.24%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VB go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $283.65 to $299.46 from $290.05 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VB performed?
Year to date +12.9%, one year +14.6%, three years +17.8% a year, five years +6.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: US small caps
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