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Vanguard Has 10 Different Small-Cap Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Which Should You Buy Right Now?

You might be surprised at how many ways you can passively invest in small-cap stocks.

By Matt Frankel, CFP – Feb 22, 2025 at 6:33AM EST

Vanguard is known for its low-cost index funds, but many investors are surprised by how many index funds it offers. In fact, Vanguard offers 10 that invest in small-cap stocks alone. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses all of them.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Feb. 17, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 18, 2025.

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Matt Frankel, CFP
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and personal finance expert covering financial stocks, REITs, SPACs, and personal finance. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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Matt Frankel has positions in Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Small-Cap ETF, Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF, and Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Small-Cap ETF, Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF, and Vanguard International Equity Index Funds-Vanguard Ftse All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

Stocks Mentioned

Vanguard Index Funds - Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Stock Quote
Vanguard Index Funds - Vanguard Small-Cap ETF
NYSEMKT: VB
$271.12
(-1.55%)-$4.28
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF Stock Quote
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF
NASDAQ: VTWO
$103.82
(-1.88%)-$2.00
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF Stock Quote
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
NYSEMKT: VBR
$224.80
(-1.43%)-$3.25
Vanguard Index Funds - Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF Stock Quote
Vanguard Index Funds - Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF
NYSEMKT: VBK
$313.38
(-1.69%)-$5.39
Vanguard Scottsdale Funds - Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF Stock Quote
Vanguard Scottsdale Funds - Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF
NASDAQ: VTWG
$239.89
(-1.98%)-$4.85
Vanguard Admiral Funds - Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF Stock Quote
Vanguard Admiral Funds - Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF
NYSEMKT: VIOO
$117.77
(-1.75%)-$2.10
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF Stock Quote
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF
NYSEMKT: VSS
$150.80
(-1.33%)-$2.04
Vanguard Scottsdale Funds - Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF Stock Quote
Vanguard Scottsdale Funds - Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF
NASDAQ: VTWV
$171.43
(-1.96%)-$3.42
Vanguard Admiral Funds - Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF Stock Quote
Vanguard Admiral Funds - Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF
NYSEMKT: VIOG
$128.10
(-2.11%)-$2.76
Vanguard Admiral Funds - Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF Stock Quote
Vanguard Admiral Funds - Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF
NYSEMKT: VIOV
$104.37
(-1.45%)-$1.54

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