VB
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF
Broad US small-cap ETF tracking CRSP US Small Cap Index. Vanguard's core small-cap building block. Broader than IWM (Russell 2000) or IJR (S&P 600).
TER
0.05%
AUM
$55B
CAGR
9.8%
Volatility
19.2%
Max Drawdown
-53.7%
Data Range
2004-01 → 2026-04
Performance Analysis
Maximum Drawdown History
How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.
Current DD0.0%
Worst DD-53.7%
Worst date2009-02
Rolling Returns
Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.
Avg return9.4%
Best33.2%
Worst-18.0%
% positive89%
232 periods
Key Facts
ISIN
US9229087286
Issuer
Vanguard
Benchmark
CRSP US Small Cap Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.05%
Assets Under Management
$55B approx.
Inception Date
2004-01-26
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-End Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~1,400
Who Is This ETF For?
✓General portfolio building block for the asset class it covers.
Key Risks to Consider
• Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.
• Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).
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Data & Methodology
Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.
Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), Vanguard (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-17