VIOV: Still Going Strong Amidst Market Volatility

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF is rated a cautious buy due to recent outperformance and a robust profitability screen. VIOV's embedded earnings requirement filters out unprofitable small caps, supporting superior historical returns and lower volatility versus the Russell 2000. The fund is well positioned for 2026, with overweight exposure to financials and healthcare, sectors expected to outperform in the coming cycle.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 10, 2026

Should Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value Index Fund ETF Shares (VIOV) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on September 9, 2010, the Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value Index Fund ETF Shares (VIOV) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • May 12, 2026

VIOV: This Small Cap Value Fund Is Worth A Look

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value Index Fund ETF (VIOV) has recently outperformed peer small-cap ETFs and is rated a cautious buy. VIOV's built-in profitability screen filters out loss-making companies, enhancing quality and supporting outperformance versus the Russell 2000. The fund is well positioned in financials and healthcare, sectors expected to benefit from macro tailwinds and potential rate cuts in 2026.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 21, 2026

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

The Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (VIOV) was launched on September 9, 2010, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 6, 2026

VIOV: Continued Underperformance Is Likely

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF is rated 'Hold' due to a challenging macroeconomic outlook and recent underperformance vs. the broader market. VIOV's portfolio is diversified, with financials (~19%) and tech (~17%) as leading sectors, but remains highly sensitive to consumer sentiment and inflation. Small caps in the fund face immediate margin pressures from rising inflation and tariffs, while labor market softness presents both risks and modest offsetting benefits.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 3, 2025

VIOV: Small Cap Value ETF Lagging Its Peers

Vanguard S&P SmallCap 600 Value Index Fund ETF (VIOV) offers low-cost exposure to small-cap value stocks, with a diversified portfolio but a significant tilt toward financials. The underlying index performance closely tracks the S&P SmallCap 600 benchmark, showing no excess return over 25 years. VIOV has lagged behind top competitors since 2022, especially actively managed AVUV and DFSV, and passive VBR.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 5, 2025

Which Vanguard ETFs Have Beaten Warren Buffett's Favorite ETF Since Inception?

Warren Buffett has dropped enough hints to ascertain that his favorite exchange-traded fund (ETF) is the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO -0.25%). This ETF has been a huge winner historically, but which Vanguard ETFs have beaten Buffett's favorite ETF since inception?

The Motley Fool • Jun 21, 2025

3 Reasons Why Vanguard's Worst-Performing ETF in 2025 May Be Worth Buying in June

Investment management firm Vanguard Group has over 90 exchange-traded funds (ETFs), many of which offer low-cost fees. The worst-performing in 2025 is the Vanguard Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (VIOV 1.25%) -- which is down just over 12% year to date at the time of this writing.

The Motley Fool • Jun 7, 2025

VIOV: Criteria Too Narrow In Scope; Better Options Elsewhere

VIOV, a passively managed ETF by Vanguard, aims to track the S&P 600 Small-Cap Value Index but has underperformed compared to other peers. The fund's simplistic criteria and higher portfolio turnover raise doubts about its ability to outperform other small-cap value ETFs like VB and VBR. Given its underperformance and lack of valuable filtering criteria for the portfolio, I recommend VB or VBR for better small-cap value exposure.

Seeking Alpha • May 15, 2025

VIOV: Small-Cap Value Is Due To Lead

Small-cap value has been an unloved part of the marketplace. They are due to outperform, and the lowered Tech exposure is a big plus. This fund is a cheap way to access this part of the market.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 31, 2024