Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About VB

What does VB invest in?

This ETF aims to replicate the investment returns of small-capitalization companies, as gauged by the CRSP US Small Cap Index. It offers investors a straightforward path to gain broad exposure to the returns of numerous small companies. This fund is passively managed and employs a full-replication strategy, investing directly in all the index's underlying securities.

What is the expense ratio of VB?

Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (VB) charges an expense ratio of 0.03%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VB?

Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (VB) manages $188.20B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is VB actively managed or an index fund?

VB's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was VB launched?

Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (VB) launched in January 2004 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VB performed?

VB's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.