3 Key Differences Between the Vanguard and iShares Small-Cap ETFs

The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) and iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) are compared across key metrics. VB offers a lower expense ratio (0.03% vs 0.06%), broader diversification with 1,300+ holdings, and higher dividend yield (1.20% vs 1.16%), while IJR provides more concentrated exposure with 640 holdings and delivered higher 1-year returns (31.5% vs 28.8%). Over five years, VB outperformed with $1,416 growth per $1,000 invested versus IJR's $1,321.