ATLASVanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.06% and the yield is 0.39%. The ten largest holdings are 10% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VBK
| Last price | $333.91 (+1.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $323.27 – $347.65 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.2% |
| Distribution yield | 0.39% |
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.
VBK fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | US small caps |
| Assets under management | $23.3B |
| Expense ratio | 0.06% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 18% |
| 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 Growth Index, a broadly diversified index of growth 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.
VBK top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Natera Inc NTRA | Healthcare | 1.30% |
| Revolution Medicines Inc RVMD | Healthcare | 1.16% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd CRDO | Technology | 1.14% |
| Twilio Inc TWLO | Technology | 1.06% |
| TechnipFMC PLC FTI | Energy | 0.91% |
| Everpure, Inc. P | Technology | 0.87% |
| Okta Inc OKTA | Technology | 0.84% |
| Allegheny Technologies Incorporated ATI | Industrials | 0.77% |
| Caseys General Stores Inc CASY | Consumer Cyclical | 0.84% |
| nVent Electric PLC NVT | Industrials | 0.74% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VBK sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27.1% |
| Healthcare | 20.8% |
| Industrials | 19.1% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.6% |
| Financial Services | 6.2% |
| Communication Services | 4.0% |
| Energy | 3.9% |
| Real Estate | 3.7% |
| Basic Materials | 3.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 1.0% |
By region: North America 98.2%, United Kingdom 1.3%, Latin America 0.5%.
VBK returns and risk
| Year to date | +15.1% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +13.9% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +17.7% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +5.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +10.5% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 18.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.70 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VBK: frequently asked questions
What does VBK invest in?
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Natera Inc (1.3%), Revolution Medicines Inc (1.2%), Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (1.1%), Twilio Inc (1.1%), TechnipFMC PLC (0.9%).
What is the VBK expense ratio?
0.06% a year: about $6.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VBK dividend yield?
0.39%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VBK go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 53%, with a likely range (50%) of $323.27 to $347.65 from $333.91 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VBK performed?
Year to date +15.1%, one year +13.9%, three years +17.7% a year, five years +5.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: US small caps
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