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Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF

Tracks the CRSP US Small Cap Value Index, targeting small-cap US stocks with value characteristics. Provides exposure to the small-cap value factor, which has historically shown premium returns over long periods according to Fama-French research.

TER
0.07%
AUM
$52B
CAGR
9.5%
Volatility
19.5%
Max Drawdown
-55.9%
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-55.9%
Worst date2009-02

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return8.9%
Best31.7%
Worst-19.1%
% positive86%
232 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US9229085859
Issuer
Vanguard
Benchmark
CRSP US Small Cap Value Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.07%
Assets Under Management
$52B 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
~850

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 4.3% of the fund.

1
AVTRAvantor Inc.
0.55%
2
MTDRMatador Resources
0.50%
3
OCOwens Corning
0.48%
4
FNFFidelity National Financial
0.46%
5
RNRRenaissanceRe Holdings
0.44%
6
CSWICSW Industrials
0.42%
7
WBSWebster Financial
0.40%
8
ELSEquity LifeStyle Properties
0.38%
9
SIGISelective Insurance
0.36%
10
BXMTBlackstone Mortgage Trust
0.35%

Sector Breakdown

Financials
26%
Industrials
18%
Consumer Discretionary
12%
Real Estate
9%
Energy
8%
Healthcare
7%
Materials
6%
Technology
5%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-04-17

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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