1 Overlooked Vanguard ETF Is Outpacing the S&P 500 This Year at a Bargain Cost

The Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) is outperforming the S&P 500 with small-cap stocks up 21.4% year-to-date versus the S&P 500's 9.5% gains. The ETF holds 544 stocks with a low 0.05% expense ratio, making it an attractive option for risk-tolerant long-term investors seeking small-cap growth exposure without excessive volatility.