For investors seeking momentum, Vanguard Small-Cap ETF VB is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 38.6% from its 52-week low price of $174.84/share.
VB delivered a 28% return last year, offering diversification, though it slightly underperformed the S&P 500. I maintain a "buy" rating for VB, seeing a favorable environment for small US stocks as we move into Q4. I believe small-cap stocks can continue to deliver positive returns because they will benefit from lower interest rates and often perform well post-US presidential elections.
These funds aren't doing well this year, but they could be great buys heading into 2025.
Launched on 01/26/2004, the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.
Small-cap stocks could get some major tailwinds in a falling-rate environment. There are several small-cap indexes, and therefore there are several different small-cap index funds.
The Total Stock Market ETF is a great option that should be a part of any portfolio. The Mid-Cap and Small-Cap ETFs are great picks now as the Fed begins to shift policy.
Rate cuts typically benefit small and mid-cap stocks due to their higher financing needs. These Vanguard ETFs offer targeted exposure to potentially outperforming market segments.
A recent M2 money supply rebound could signal a bigger stock market boom. Two Vanguard ETFs are especially well-positioned to profit from such a stock market move.
Fed officials are hinting at upcoming interest-rate reductions. Small and mid-cap stocks typically outperform in low-rate environments.
Vanguard Large-Cap ETF rose a huge 14% in the first six months of 2024. Vanguard Small-Cap ETF lagged far behind, gaining just 2%.
Small-caps are signaling economic trouble, but also offer outperformance potential. Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF mirrors CRSP U.S. Small Cap Index with low-cost and high diversification. VB has diverse holdings, with Industrials as the top sector, outperforming IWM and offering high growth potential.
The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) was launched on 01/26/2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.