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AlTi Global Inc. trimmed its position in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB) by 29.8% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,343 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,847 shares during the quarter. AlTi Global Inc.'s holdings
After spending much of the past several years trailing large-cap stocks, U.S. small caps have staged an impressive comeback in 2026.
The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) holds twice as many holdings as the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SPSM). Both funds maintain a matching expense ratio of 0.03%.
The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) and the Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) both charge ultra-low expense ratios of 0.03%. SCHA has delivered a higher one-year total return, driven in part by a large concentration in a single stock.
Small caps have been having a banner year, with the Russell 2000 outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date. Some small-cap focused ETFs have also surpassed that benchmark.
The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF is rated BUY, offering broad, low-cost exposure to over 1,315 U.S. small-cap companies at a 0.03% expense ratio. I expect market leadership to broaden beyond mega-cap tech, positioning VB to benefit from increased participation across the equity market. VB's sector allocation—led by industrials, technology, and financials—aligns with a scenario where economic sensitivity and domestic growth regain importance.
IJR carries a slightly higher fee than VB. VB provides broader exposure, holding more than twice as many stocks as IJR.
The small-cap equities world carries a number of risks—unproven companies, higher volatility, and so on—but also brings the opportunity for growth that may outpace some larger names. International small-cap names may be heating up, and while small-cap stocks in the United States have already had a good run, many valuations remain comparably attractive when held up against mega-cap tech stocks and other top names.