Small-Cap Showdown: How Vanguard's VB Compares to Schwab's SCHA on Fees, Risk, and Diversification

2026-02-23 10:52:37 ET

This comparison looks at two of the most popular small-cap index ETFs, each offering broad exposure to U.S. smaller companies.

The Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHA) and the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:VB) both contain a diversified selection of U.S. small-cap stocks , but they differ on size, risk profile, and sector tilts, giving investors a few notable trade-offs to consider.

Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.

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