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VBK — Vanguard Small-cap Growth ETF
Over the last 15 years (2011-06 – 2026-08), $10,000 invested in VBK with dividends reinvested grew to $46,604 — 10.62% a year — with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -33.69%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
Growth of $10,000 · 2011-06 – 2026-08 · dividends reinvested
About VBK
The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF is a type of exchange-traded fund designed to provide investors with exposure to a wide spectrum of small-capitalization growth stocks primarily in the U.S. equity market. Its primary purpose is to track the performance of the CRSP US Small Cap Growth Index, which includes growth-oriented companies that demonstrate rapid earnings or revenue expansion relative to the broader market. Notable for its focus on small-cap firms, this ETF is heavily weighted towards sectors that are typically on the cutting edge of innovation, such as technology, healthcare, and consumer discretionary. It plays a significant role in a diversified investment portfolio by targeting a specific market segment believed to offer higher growth potential than larger, more established companies. The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF is a cost-efficient option for investors seeking diversity within the small-cap growth sector, combining the benefits of active management and passive index tracking through a well-established financial institution.
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