VB
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of small-capitalization stocks.
Overview
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of small-capitalization stocks.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The ETF employs a passively managed, full-replication approach to track the CRSP US Small Cap Index, which includes approximately the bottom 2-15% of stocks in the U.S. equity market by market capitalization.
✨ Key Features
- Provides broad exposure to the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market
- Utilizes a low-cost, index-tracking approach to minimize expenses
- Diversified portfolio of small-cap stocks across various sectors and industries
- Suitable for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Increased volatility and risk compared to larger-cap stocks
- Potential for higher trading costs and lower liquidity
- Susceptibility to economic and market conditions affecting small-cap companies
- Tracking error risk due to the ETF's inability to perfectly replicate the index
👤 Best For
The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF may be suitable for investors with a long-term investment horizon, a higher risk tolerance, and a desire for exposure to the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market as part of a diversified portfolio.