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Analysis for Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF

VBK · As of: 02/17/2026
Basic information
Type: ETF
Region: US
Sector: Diversified
TER: –
History
Available history:15.0 years
Last tradingday:02/17/2026
Description & usage
The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF tracks U.S. small-cap stocks with growth characteristics using an index approach. It holds many smaller companies classified as growth under the index rules, often with higher exposure to faster-growing industries. Returns reflect underlying stock price movements and dividend distributions. The fund is used to represent the U.S. small-cap growth segment through a single exchange-traded vehicle.
Overall score 52Performance 48Stability 62Trend 490255075100PerformanceStabilityTrend
Scale: 0 = weak, 50 = average, 100 = top

Analysis summary

Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) currently has a total score of 52 points, placing it in the neutral range. The score is made up of Performance (48), Stability (62) and Trend (49).

Performance scores 48 points (neutral). Key strength: 10Y return at 207.5 %. Weaker metric: 5Y return at 4.9 %.

Stability scores 62 points (strong). Best-ranked metric: max drawdown (10Y) at -38.8 %. Main drag: return/volatility ratio at 0.34. Higher Stability points are better and typically reflect calmer swings and smaller drawdowns—but prices can still fall.

Trend scores 49 points (neutral). Key strength: trend strength at 0.68. Weaker signal: Price is about 0.2 % above SMA50.

Overall, the score is shaped most by Stability; Performance trails and dampens the total. On a metric level, max drawdown (10Y) stands out, while 5Y return lags.

(Historical evaluation, not investment advice.)

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Overall score
52
neutral

Scores

Performance
48
neutral
Stability
62
strong
Trend
49
neutral

Metrics

FAQ

What investor type does Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF fit best in FoxScore?
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF fits a more defensive investor type in FoxScore: stability is the strongest part of the profile. That points to comparatively smaller drawdowns and calmer swings versus the universe — but prices can still fall.
How meaningful is the available history for Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF?
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.
What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?
FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.