Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (VB) is trading at $276.13, which is -1.4% below its all-time high of $279.93. The Drawdown Severity Score is 0.3, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, VB has experienced 199 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -3.1%.
Data last updated: April 14, 2026 at 08:02 AM EDT
VB
StockVanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares
Price
$276.13
as of Apr 13, 2026
All Time High: $279.93
Typical
Current Drawdown
-1.4%
Days in Drawdown
31
Avg Max Drawdown
3.1%
Avg Length
38
Drawdown Severity Score™
0.3
VB - Price & High Water Mark
VB - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (VB) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares is trading slightly below its recent peak. As of 2026-04-13, the stock price is $276.13, just 1.4% below its all-time high of $279.93.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares typically experiences drawdowns averaging 3.1% in depth, with an average duration of 38 days. Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares has gone through 199 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares in the last 14 years was 42.0%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 980 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares currently stands at 0.34. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 199 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | Ongoing | 31 days | -1.4% | $279.93 | $276.13 | — |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-10-24 | 36 days | -4.0% | $258.35 | $248.10 | $258.83 |
| 2024-11-26 | 2025-09-18 | 296 days | -25.4% | $257.88 | $192.48 | $258.35 |
| 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-22 | 11 days | -3.9% | $252.62 | $242.82 | $254.08 |
| 2024-10-17 | 2024-11-06 | 21 days | -2.8% | $238.97 | $232.31 | $247.21 |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-16 | 2 days | -0.2% | $237.20 | $236.70 | $238.97 |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-11 | 11 days | -1.5% | $233.85 | $230.45 | $235.63 |
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-27 | 8 days | -1.1% | $233.66 | $231.02 | $233.73 |
| 2024-07-17 | 2024-09-19 | 65 days | -8.4% | $230.39 | $211.10 | $233.66 |
| 2021-11-09 | 2024-07-16 | 980 days | -28.2% | $225.07 | $161.70 | $230.39 |
| 2021-11-04 | 2021-11-05 | 2 days | -0.4% | $223.30 | $222.32 | $224.54 |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-11-03 | 2 days | -0.0% | $220.50 | $220.42 | $223.30 |
| 2021-10-26 | 2021-11-01 | 7 days | -2.5% | $217.98 | $212.58 | $220.50 |
| 2021-09-03 | 2021-10-20 | 48 days | -4.6% | $215.15 | $205.34 | $215.81 |
| 2021-06-09 | 2021-09-01 | 85 days | -6.9% | $213.34 | $198.72 | $213.51 |
| 2021-04-29 | 2021-06-08 | 41 days | -6.2% | $211.13 | $198.11 | $213.34 |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-04-23 | 39 days | -7.4% | $208.49 | $193.00 | $208.58 |
| 2021-02-25 | 2021-03-11 | 15 days | -5.5% | $203.51 | $192.31 | $205.08 |
| 2021-02-16 | 2021-02-24 | 9 days | -2.4% | $203.29 | $198.38 | $203.51 |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-02-11 | 2 days | -0.2% | $201.79 | $201.42 | $202.23 |
| 2021-01-21 | 2021-02-04 | 15 days | -5.0% | $194.98 | $185.27 | $195.48 |
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-01-20 | 6 days | -1.3% | $194.18 | $191.59 | $194.98 |
| 2021-01-13 | 2021-01-14 | 2 days | -0.6% | $192.93 | $191.78 | $194.18 |
| 2021-01-08 | 2021-01-12 | 5 days | -0.0% | $190.17 | $190.10 | $192.93 |
| 2020-12-24 | 2021-01-06 | 14 days | -2.3% | $182.87 | $178.69 | $187.08 |
| 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-22 | 5 days | -0.4% | $180.82 | $180.02 | $181.54 |
| 2020-12-16 | 2020-12-17 | 2 days | -0.2% | $179.31 | $178.94 | $180.82 |
| 2020-12-11 | 2020-12-15 | 5 days | -0.5% | $176.67 | $175.84 | $179.31 |
| 2020-12-09 | 2020-12-10 | 2 days | -0.6% | $176.20 | $175.19 | $176.67 |
| 2020-12-07 | 2020-12-08 | 2 days | -0.3% | $175.13 | $174.68 | $176.20 |
| 2020-11-30 | 2020-12-03 | 4 days | -1.6% | $171.63 | $168.93 | $171.91 |
| 2020-11-25 | 2020-11-27 | 3 days | -0.4% | $171.61 | $170.90 | $171.63 |
| 2020-11-18 | 2020-11-23 | 6 days | -1.3% | $166.78 | $164.69 | $168.99 |
| 2020-11-12 | 2020-11-13 | 2 days | -1.5% | $161.96 | $159.60 | $162.81 |
| 2020-02-21 | 2020-11-09 | 263 days | -42.0% | $156.83 | $90.89 | $160.29 |
| 2020-02-14 | 2020-02-19 | 6 days | -0.3% | $156.24 | $155.70 | $156.38 |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-02-13 | 28 days | -4.4% | $156.22 | $149.31 | $156.24 |
| 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-13 | 18 days | -0.7% | $152.96 | $151.96 | $153.54 |
| 2019-11-29 | 2019-12-16 | 18 days | -2.2% | $150.30 | $147.03 | $150.38 |
| 2018-08-30 | 2019-11-26 | 454 days | -24.5% | $148.90 | $112.35 | $149.31 |
| 2018-08-23 | 2018-08-24 | 2 days | -0.3% | $147.22 | $146.82 | $147.64 |
| 2018-07-20 | 2018-08-17 | 29 days | -2.6% | $144.73 | $140.95 | $145.15 |
| 2018-07-10 | 2018-07-19 | 10 days | -1.0% | $144.40 | $142.91 | $144.73 |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-07-09 | 19 days | -3.5% | $144.15 | $139.07 | $144.40 |
| 2018-06-19 | 2018-06-20 | 2 days | -0.2% | $143.39 | $143.15 | $144.15 |
| 2018-06-13 | 2018-06-18 | 6 days | -0.6% | $143.32 | $142.52 | $143.39 |
| 2018-06-07 | 2018-06-08 | 2 days | -0.3% | $142.31 | $141.95 | $142.46 |
| 2018-05-31 | 2018-06-04 | 5 days | -0.9% | $140.06 | $138.84 | $140.51 |
| 2018-05-22 | 2018-05-30 | 9 days | -0.9% | $139.38 | $138.09 | $140.06 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2018-05-21 | 112 days | -9.4% | $138.50 | $125.42 | $139.38 |
| 2018-01-24 | 2018-01-26 | 3 days | -0.5% | $138.41 | $137.78 | $138.50 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About VB
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares has dropped 5%+ from its high 10 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 235 days with an average max drop of -16.4%.
The current drawdown of -1.4% has lasted 31 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 to Nov 2020 | -42.0% | 263 days |
| Nov 2021 to Jul 2024 | -28.2% | 980 days |
| Nov 2024 to Sep 2025 | -25.4% | 296 days |
| Aug 2018 to Nov 2019 | -24.5% | 454 days |
| Jan 2018 to May 2018 | -9.4% | 112 days |
| Jul 2024 to Sep 2024 | -8.4% | 65 days |
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