ATLASVanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.07% and the yield is 1.91%. The ten largest holdings are 6% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VBR
| Last price | $246.70 (+1.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $241.88 – $254.13 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 1.91% |
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.
VBR fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | US small caps |
| Assets under management | $35.6B |
| Expense ratio | 0.07% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 16% |
| 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 Value Index, a broadly diversified index of value 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.
VBR top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Moderna Inc MRNA | Healthcare | 1.07% |
| Jabil Circuit Inc JBL | Technology | 0.67% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation ATO | Utilities | 0.58% |
| Williams-Sonoma Inc WSM | Consumer Cyclical | 0.60% |
| Omnicom Group Inc OMC | Communication Services | 0.53% |
| Tapestry Inc TPR | Consumer Cyclical | 0.53% |
| Smurfit WestRock plc SW | Consumer Cyclical | 0.53% |
| Chesapeake Energy Corporation CHK | Energy | 0.52% |
| NRG Energy Inc. NRG | Utilities | 0.49% |
| US Foods Holding Corp USFD | Consumer Defensive | 0.49% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VBR sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 18.2% |
| Industrials | 15.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 13.5% |
| Technology | 10.9% |
| Real Estate | 10.7% |
| Healthcare | 9.7% |
| Basic Materials | 5.5% |
| Energy | 4.8% |
| Utilities | 4.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.1% |
| Communication Services | 2.5% |
By region: North America 98.7%, Latin America 0.6%, Europe Developed 0.6%, Asia Emerging 0.1%.
VBR returns and risk
| Year to date | +12.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +15.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +16.0% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.1% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +10.3% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 16.8% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.71 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VBR: frequently asked questions
What does VBR invest in?
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Moderna Inc (1.1%), Jabil Circuit Inc (0.7%), Atmos Energy Corporation (0.6%), Williams-Sonoma Inc (0.6%), Omnicom Group Inc (0.5%).
What is the VBR expense ratio?
0.07% a year: about $7.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VBR dividend yield?
1.91%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VBR go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $241.88 to $254.13 from $246.70 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VBR performed?
Year to date +12.2%, one year +15.6%, three years +16.0% a year, five years +8.1% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: US small caps
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