Is Vanguard's VB or SPDR's SPSM the Better Small-Cap ETF Buy? Here's What Investors Need to Know.
Source: Motley Fool
2026-02-12 16:36:25 ET
The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:VB) and the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:SPSM) are both designed for investors seeking low-cost, broad access to U.S. small-cap stocks , but their portfolios and performance nuances may appeal to different preferences. Here’s how the two funds stack up on the most important factors.
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.
Both funds charge an annual fee of 0.03%, offering identical cost advantages. SPSM offers a marginally higher dividend yield, however, which may appeal to income-focused investors.
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