Prediction: This Brilliant ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 Over the Next 20 Years

Vanguard sees U.S. value stocks and small-caps outperforming growth stocks and large-caps in the next decades. If so, the Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF could be a better buy than other S&P 500 ETFs.

The Motley Fool • Oct 11, 2026

Should Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) Be on Your Investing Radar?

The Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) was launched on January 26, 2004, 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 • Oct 7, 2026

VBR: Small-Cap Value Feeling The Brunt Of Soaring Treasury Rates

The Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF remains a buy, with the recent pullback presenting an attractive entry point. VBR trades at a compelling 13.6x P/E and a 1.28x PEG, supported by a 10.58% long-term earnings growth rate. Rising Treasury yields and a bear-flattened curve pressure VBR, especially its regional bank exposure, but much bad news appears priced in.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 25, 2026

This ETF Has a Lot Riding on the Fed's Next Move

Small-cap stocks have performed well so far in 2026, but the Fed's next move could have a big impact. The Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF is one that could be particularly sensitive to whatever the Fed does next.

The Motley Fool • Sep 1, 2026

Small-Cap Value ETF Showdown: Vanguard's VBR vs. the State Street SLYV

The Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF carries a significantly lower expense ratio than the State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF. The State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF delivered stronger 1-year total returns but has a smaller asset base and deeper 5-year drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Sep 1, 2026

Nervous About Big Tech? This Vanguard Value ETF Is Where the Money Is Rotating

The Magnificent Seven have ruled markets for years, but cracks in the AI spending story are pushing serious investors toward a corner of the market most have ignored since the dot-com era.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 26, 2026

Small Caps, Big Opportunities: Consider Value Amid Rally

Small-cap equities are winning out against their large-cap counterparts in a classic David versus Goliath ETF battle. After years of mega-cap technology dominance, small-cap equities have delivered investors a historic first half of 2026.

ETF Trends • Aug 17, 2026

Better Value ETF: Vanguard's Small Cap-Focused VBR vs. the iShares IJJ Targeting Mid-Cap Stocks

The Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.05% compared to 0.18% for the iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF. The Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF manages over $67.8 billion in assets and provides broader diversification with 841 holdings.

The Motley Fool • Aug 16, 2026

Vanguard Is "Cautious" on U.S. Growth Stocks. These 2 Value ETFs Could Be Smarter Buys for Long-Term Investors.

New market analysis from Vanguard suggests that U.S. value stocks might be a better buy than U.S. growth stocks for the next decade. The Vanguard Value Factor ETF has delivered 12.4% annualized returns for the past five years and has performed even better in the past year.

The Motley Fool • Aug 14, 2026

VBR vs. IWN: Which Small-Cap Value ETF Is the Better Buy?

VBR is significantly cheaper, with a 0.05% expense ratio compared to 0.24% for IWN. IWN offers a broader portfolio, with 1,389 holdings compared to VBR's 840 positions.

The Motley Fool • Aug 12, 2026