Vanguard Has 10 Different Small-Cap Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Which Should You Buy Right Now?

Vanguard is known for its low-cost index funds, but many investors are surprised by how many index funds it offers. In fact, Vanguard offers 10 that invest in small-cap stocks alone. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses all of them.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Feb. 17, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 18, 2025.

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Matt Frankel has positions in Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Small-Cap ETF, Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF, and Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Small-Cap ETF, Vanguard Index Funds-Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF, and Vanguard International Equity Index Funds-Vanguard Ftse All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.