Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. VB is marginally more ...
VB holds over twice as many stocks as SPSM and tracks a broader small-cap universe. VB delivered stronger total returns over the past year, but SPSM is more affordable for cost-conscious investors.
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB). The report looks at VB's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility.