Schwab Small-Cap ETF Outperforms Vanguard on One-Year Returns by Letting Sandisk Shine

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF and Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF both offer a highly competitive expense ratio of 0.03%. Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF has outperformed on a one-year total return basis but experienced a deeper maximum drawdown over the last five years.

The Motley Fool • Sep 1, 2026

VB vs ISCB: Which Small-Cap ETF Offers Better Value?

The Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (VB) and iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (ISCB) both carry a 1.2% trailing dividend yield and similar expense ratios. The Vanguard offers significantly higher liquidity with $188 billion in assets under management compared to $289 million for the iShares fund.

The Motley Fool • Aug 19, 2026

Meet the Vanguard ETF That's Crushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Despite Not Owning Micron, Sandisk, or Any of the "Magnificent Seven" Stocks

Semiconductor stocks have been one of the biggest industry winners in 2026. Small caps as a group are outperforming large caps.

The Motley Fool • Aug 18, 2026

Should Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (VB) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (VB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 24, 2026

The Russell 2000 Is Outpacing the S&P 500 in 2026. Is It Too Late to Buy Small-Cap ETFs?

After spending much of the past several years trailing large-cap stocks, U.S. small caps have staged an impressive comeback in 2026.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 20, 2026

VB vs SPSM: Which Small-Cap ETF Is the Better Buy in 2026?

The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) holds twice as many holdings as the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SPSM). Both funds maintain a matching expense ratio of 0.03%.

The Motley Fool • Jul 16, 2026

VB vs. SCHA: Which Small-Cap ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) and the Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) both charge ultra-low expense ratios of 0.03%. SCHA has delivered a higher one-year total return, driven in part by a large concentration in a single stock.

The Motley Fool • Jul 15, 2026

ETF Edge on what's led to the historic bounce of small cap ETFs

Small caps have been having a banner year, with the Russell 2000 outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date. Some small-cap focused ETFs have also surpassed that benchmark.

CNBC Television • Jul 13, 2026

VB: The Opportunity Outside The Magnificent Seven

The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF is rated BUY, offering broad, low-cost exposure to over 1,315 U.S. small-cap companies at a 0.03% expense ratio. I expect market leadership to broaden beyond mega-cap tech, positioning VB to benefit from increased participation across the equity market. VB's sector allocation—led by industrials, technology, and financials—aligns with a scenario where economic sensitivity and domestic growth regain importance.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 10, 2026

IJR vs. VB: Which Small-Cap ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

IJR carries a slightly higher fee than VB. VB provides broader exposure, holding more than twice as many stocks as IJR.

The Motley Fool • Jul 9, 2026