VB: Small Caps Are Out Of Favor, And That's Why They Are Compelling Now

Core Insights - Small-cap stocks have significantly underperformed compared to large-cap stocks, with the Vanguard Small Cap ETF (VB) lagging behind the S&P 500 SPDR Trust ETF (SPY) by 41 percentage points over the past three years [1] Performance Analysis - The Vanguard Small Cap ETF (VB) has shown a notable decline in performance relative to the S&P 500, indicating a challenging environment for small-cap stocks [1]