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Research from Vanguard indicates U.S. value stocks and small caps could outperform over the next 10 years. One fund to consider is the Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, with its 22 years of 9.5% annualized returns.
Vanguard and Fidelity research suggests that U.S. small-cap stocks might keep outperforming large-cap stocks. Two popular small-cap ETFs have both outperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 in the past year.
AlTi Global Inc. acquired a new stake in Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (NYSEARCA:VBR) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 3,225 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $701,000. Several other hedge funds and other institutional
Small-cap stocks have consistently lagged large-cap stocks over the past 15 to 20 years. But small-cap earnings growth is expected to hit 17% in 2026 and 18% in 2027, finally providing the catalyst for share prices to move higher.
Vanguard projects U.S. small-cap stocks might outperform large caps by at least 1% per year in the next 10 years. The Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF has delivered a 9.5% annualized return since 2004, trailing the S&P 500.
Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF is rated BUY for targeted exposure to undervalued small-cap companies poised to benefit from broadening market leadership. VBR offers diversified exposure across 839 holdings with a multifactor value methodology, minimizing concentration risk and sector dependence. Recent performance reflects improving sentiment: VBR delivered a 22.24% total return over the past year and 10.08% over six months.
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