Vanguard Large-Cap ETF's First Half Was Fabulous Compared to Vanguard Small-Cap ETF. But Which One Is a Buy Today?
The first half of 2024 is over, and it was pretty clear: Bigger was better. To put some numbers on that, Vanguard Large-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT: VV) rose roughly 16% over the six-month span, while Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT: VB) only gained 2% or so. That's a 14-percentage-point difference! But don't give up on small-cap stocks just yet.
Given the performance comparison of the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) noted, the largest stocks vastly outdistanced the smallest stocks. This isn't uncommon, actually, as large stocks and small stocks often trade places performance wise.
As the chart highlights, there are periods where each fund has performed better than the other. So, from this perspective, investors would probably benefit from having exposure to both large and small stocks in their portfolios.
Source Fool.com
