Should Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (VIOG) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (VIOG) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 9, 2010.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 10, 2025

VIOG ETF: Look Elsewhere To Get Small-Cap Equity Exposure

VIOG, a passively managed ETF, aims to track the S&P 600 small-cap growth index but has underperformed its benchmark and other Vanguard small-cap equity ETFs. Despite a 0.15% expense ratio and a $1Bn NAV, VIOG's returns and risk-adjusted performance have been subpar compared to peers like VB and VBR. VIOG's beta of 1.12 indicates higher volatility, and its Sharpe ratio is below 1, leading to poor risk-adjusted returns.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 1, 2025

VIOG: This Vanguard ETF Looks Vulnerable Under Trump 2.0

Small-caps have a potential short-term advantage due to fiscal and monetary policies but face long-term risks from inflation and rising interest rates. The Trump tax cuts and increased liquidity could initially boost small-caps, but inflationary pressures may lead to higher yields and underperformance. Historically, small-cap performance is closely tied to long-term Treasury yields, which suggests vulnerability if rates continue to climb.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 17, 2024

VIOG: A Great Way To Play The Cycle Shift Into Small-Caps

Small-cap stocks have outperformed large-caps recently, potentially signaling a shift in leadership for months to come. Consider investing in Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth Index Fund ETF Shares for exposure to growth-oriented small-cap stocks. The VIOG ETF offers diversified holdings, a low expense ratio, and potential for capital appreciation, but small caps are more volatile and sensitive to market fluctuations.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 26, 2024

Vanguard Has 17 Small And Mid-Cap ETFs. Which Are Best Right Now?

With so many small and mid-cap ETFs out there, which might be the best to own right now. I'll restrict this analysis to Vanguard ETFs which seem to have a reasonable exchange policy and which offers among the best returns over the long term. My top choices are based on which Vanguard ETF have shown the best returns over the last five years, with the admonition that past returns may not predict the future.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 8, 2024

VIOG: No Competitive Advantage Over VBK

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth Index Fund ETF holds 300+ small caps showing high growth metrics relative to peers. The portfolio is well diversified, and quality metrics and performance since inception are superior to the benchmark. Another small-cap growth ETF by Vanguard, VBK, has a similar performance, a lower fee, and higher trading volumes.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 26, 2024

Are Small-Cap ETFs Poised to Surge in 2024?

Decent U.S. GDP growth, a less-hawkish Fed, upbeat holiday season sales, cheaper valuation of small-caps and potential M&A activities should drive small-cap ETFs higher in 2024.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 8, 2023

Why to Buy Small-Cap ETFs for Winter Months?

Decent U.S. GDP growth, a less-hawkish Fed, upbeat holiday season sales, cheaper valuation of small-caps and potential M&A activities should drive small-cap ETFs higher in the winter months.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 28, 2023

Small-Cap Rally in the Cards at Year-End & Beyond? ETFs in Focus

The recent rally in small-cap stocks, coupled with encouraging inflation data and valuation discrepancies, indicates a potentially favorable environment for investors in this sector.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 15, 2023

3 Reasons Why Markets Could Rally Higher

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Zacks Investment Research • Mar 13, 2023