Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB) Sets New 1-Year High – Should You Buy?

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:VB) shares hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as high as $304.73 and last traded at $304.70, with a volume of 209363 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $299.64.

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Price Performance

The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $296.57 and a 200-day moving average price of $282.78. The stock has a market capitalization of $81.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.27 and a beta of 1.04.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vanguard Small-Cap ETF

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VB. Costello Asset Management INC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. bought a new stake in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Gunpowder Capital Management LLC dba Oliver Wealth Management bought a new position in Vanguard Small-Cap ETF in the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF in the 4th quarter worth about $35,000. Finally, Wealth Watch Advisors INC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at about $38,000.

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Company Profile

The Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the CRSP US Small Cap index. The fund tracks the CRSP US Small Cap Index. The market-cap-weighted index includes the bottom 2-15% of the investable universe. VB was launched on Jan 26, 2004 and is managed by Vanguard.