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Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF
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The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) is tied closely to the market's largest growth companies, while the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) spreads exposure across smaller firms with less certain earnings paths. For investors seeking growth, the choice is really about whether to lean on today's dominant leaders or look further down the market for the next wave of growth.
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF offers diversified small-cap growth exposure with over 500 holdings, emphasizing industrials and technology sectors. VBK has matched the performance of its parent index since 2013, with slightly higher volatility. While VBK suits tactical growth allocations, long-term outperformance is lacking; competitor FYC shows stronger 10-year returns despite higher volatility.
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There has been a visible disparity between the performance of U.S. small-caps and U.S. large-caps so far this year. What hasn't been too visible is a lot of investor interest in the action.
D.A. Davidson and CO. boosted its stake in Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:VBK) by 6.0% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 30,456 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 1,720 shares during the period. D.A. Davidson
Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on July 24, 2000.
Launched on January 26, 2004, the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (VBK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.
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Expense ratios, sector focus, and portfolio size set these two small-cap growth ETFs apart for investors weighing diversification and cost.
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:VBK - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 376,091 shares, a growth of 60.3% from the March 15th total of 234,620 shares. Currently, 0.6% of the company's stock are sold
Portfolio breadth, sector mix, and subtle cost differences set these small-cap growth ETFs apart for investors weighing their next move.
Explore how differences in sector balance, yield, and risk profile set these two small-cap growth ETFs apart for investors.
VBK offers a lower expense ratio and higher 1-year return than IJT. IJT delivers a higher dividend yield and shallower historical drawdown.
