VSIAX stock sentiment todayVanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
Sentiment verdict
Gossip first, financials second — HOT at 85% confidence.
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VSIAX
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral SharesA premier, low-cost vehicle for capturing the historical Small-Cap Value premium as the market rotates away from overextended Mega-Cap Tech.
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Price · last 12 months
Gossip
Market narrative is increasingly focused on the 'Great Rotation.' Analysts are highlighting VSIAX (and its ETF twin VBR) as a top-tier diversifier for investors over-concentrated in the S&P 500. It is frequently cited in 'Best Funds for 2026' lists and recommended as a defensive yet high-upside play for a softening interest rate environment.
- ·Anticipated Fed rate cuts favoring small-cap borrowing costs
- ·Historical outperformance of Value over Growth in extended cycles
- ·Passive management preference due to rock-bottom expense ratios
- ·Deeply discounted valuations relative to Large-Cap counterparts
Financial
VSIAX tracks the Morningstar US Small Broad Value Index, offering a highly efficient 0.07% expense ratio. The fundamentals reflect a classic value tilt: a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio significantly lower than the broader market (~12-14x vs ~22x for S&P 500) and a robust dividend yield for the small-cap space.
- ·Expense Ratio: 0.07%
- ·P/E Ratio: ~13.5x (Attractive valuation)
- ·Price/Book: ~1.6x (Historical discount)
- ·Dividend Yield: ~2.2% (Strong for Small-Cap)
Risks
- ·Economic recession sensitivity given small-cap focus
- ·Higher volatility compared to large-cap index funds
- ·Regional bank exposure within the financial sector holdings
Peer temperature
How direct competitors stack up against VSIAX right now.
- HOTAVUVAvantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF
HOTTER — Active management specifically targets higher profitability and deeper value factors, historically outperforming VSIAX's passive approach.
See full analysis → - NEUTRALIJSiShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF
COLDER — Higher expense ratio (0.18%) and stricter S&P 600 inclusion criteria that can exclude emerging value opportunities VSIAX captures.
See full analysis → - NEUTRALVIMAXVanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Admiral
COLDER — Provides more stability but lacks the explosive 'size premium' potential and deeper valuation discount found in VSIAX.
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- VSIAX-3.8%
- AVUV-2.7%
- IJS-3.4%
- VIMAX-3.2%
Recent headlines
- Yahoo FinanceIs Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Admiral (VSIAX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now?
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AI-generated analysis for informational purposes only. Not financial advice.