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Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF offers broad exposure but lags long-term returns versus rivals.

Analyst Insights
21 May 2026
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The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) provides diversified exposure to over 500 small-cap growth stocks, focusing on industrials and technology sectors. Since its 2004 launch, VBK has matched its parent index's performance with slightly higher volatility but has not outperformed competitors like FYC over the long term. While suitable for tactical growth allocations, investors seeking stronger 10-year returns might consider alternatives. The analysis comes from Fred Piard, a quantitative analyst with over 30 years of experience.

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