VFX Is Quietly Ripping As Small Cap Rotation Outpace S&P 500

If you own an S&P 500 index fund and wonder what you're missing, Vanguard Extended Market ETF ( NYSEARCA:VXF ) provides the answer.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 10, 2026

Should Vanguard Extended Market ETF (VXF) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Mid Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard Extended Market ETF (VXF) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 27, 2001.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 10, 2026

VXF Is A Good ETF For Diversification

Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund ETF offers true diversification beyond the S&P 500 and large-cap Technology, with zero exposure to the Magnificent 7. VXF holds 3,394 stocks with a median market cap of $8.2 billion, providing broad mid- and small-cap exposure at a low 0.05% fee. VXF has outperformed VTI and SPY in early 2026, benefiting from a rotation toward smaller names and value over growth.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 10, 2026

Diversifying The S&P 500: SMMD's Design Beats VXF

The iShares Russell 2500 ETF offers superior risk-adjusted returns and diversification compared to the popular Vanguard Extended Market ETF. SMMD trades at a lower P/E and P/B, provides a higher yield, and has less concentration risk and lower drawdowns than VXF. While VXF boasts lower fees and greater liquidity, its broader exposure includes more speculative micro-caps, increasing volatility and risk.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 29, 2025

VXF: US SMID Caps Remain A Compelling Buy, Improved Chart

I reiterate my buy rating on VXF, citing compelling valuation and emerging technical strength in US SMID caps outside the S&P 500. Despite skepticism about aggressive EPS growth forecasts, VXF offers attractive exposure to small and mid-cap stocks with a low expense ratio and strong liquidity. VXF's balanced sector allocation, especially its tilt toward Information Technology, positions it well if the market rally broadens beyond mega-caps.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 2, 2025

VXF: How Does The Extended Market Compare To The Prime Benchmark?

The Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund ETF is a low-cost way to garner access to stocks outside the S&P 500. We ascertain how VXF compares to VOO, the product which tracks the S&P 500, and highlight the merits and drawbacks of pursuing both products. VXF appears to be a ripe candidate for some mean-reversion bounce, particularly in light of its relatively cheap valuations and stronger earnings growth potential.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 16, 2025

VXF: Small And Mid-Cap Looks Promising In 2025

2025 is anticipated to be a bullish year for the stock market, with more performance potential for small- and mid-cap segments. Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund ETF offers a cheaper valuation than the S&P 500 and a higher projection for longer-term earnings growth. VXF holds 3481 companies, highlighting its "beta" nature and safer play for the volatile market and SMID segment in 2025.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 30, 2025

VXF: A Cheap Way To Add Small Cap Exposure

Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund ETF Shares has underperformed SPDR S&P 500 ETF in 2024. VXF is tilted towards small-and-medium capitalization stocks, spread across over 3 500 holdings. Future Federal Reserve policy is likely to be beneficial for VXF holdings.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 13, 2024

U.S. Money Supply Is Finally Growing Again, and It Could Signal a Big Change Is Coming in the Stock Market

U.S. money supply started shrinking in late 2022 as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. A tight money supply makes it hard for smaller businesses to compete.

The Motley Fool • Jul 4, 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