Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares (VBR) is trading at $227.07, which is -2.5% below its all-time high of $232.78. The Drawdown Severity Score is 0.6, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, VBR has experienced 192 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -3.2%.
Data last updated: April 14, 2026 at 08:02 AM EDT
VBR
StockVanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares
Price
$227.07
as of Apr 13, 2026
All Time High: $232.78
Typical
Current Drawdown
-2.5%
Days in Drawdown
35
Avg Max Drawdown
3.1%
Avg Length
39
Drawdown Severity Score™
0.6
VBR - Price & High Water Mark
VBR - 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 Value Index Fund ETF Shares (VBR) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares is trading slightly below its recent peak. As of 2026-04-13, the stock price is $227.07, just 2.5% below its all-time high of $232.78.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares typically experiences drawdowns averaging 3.1% in depth, with an average duration of 39 days. Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares has gone through 192 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares in the last 14 years was 45.3%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 766 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares currently stands at 0.61. 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 Value 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 192 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | Ongoing | 35 days | -2.5% | $232.78 | $227.07 | — |
| 2024-11-26 | 2025-12-10 | 380 days | -24.2% | $212.76 | $161.28 | $215.79 |
| 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-22 | 11 days | -3.2% | $209.41 | $202.71 | $209.55 |
| 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-08 | 2 days | -0.3% | $207.08 | $206.51 | $207.24 |
| 2024-10-21 | 2024-11-06 | 17 days | -3.0% | $200.77 | $194.65 | $207.08 |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-11 | 11 days | -1.7% | $196.59 | $193.24 | $196.65 |
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-30 | 11 days | -1.4% | $196.53 | $193.81 | $196.59 |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-19 | 17 days | -4.5% | $193.46 | $184.84 | $196.53 |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-30 | 30 days | -7.8% | $193.34 | $178.17 | $193.46 |
| 2024-07-29 | 2024-07-30 | 2 days | -0.3% | $191.95 | $191.47 | $192.48 |
| 2024-07-17 | 2024-07-26 | 10 days | -2.5% | $191.28 | $186.52 | $191.95 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-07-15 | 106 days | -7.4% | $186.01 | $172.21 | $186.01 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-27 | 6 days | -1.1% | $183.29 | $181.29 | $185.06 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-20 | 7 days | -1.4% | $179.75 | $177.25 | $181.19 |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-13 | 5 days | -0.3% | $179.28 | $178.74 | $179.75 |
| 2024-02-28 | 2024-02-29 | 2 days | -0.2% | $175.52 | $175.13 | $176.11 |
| 2023-12-29 | 2024-02-27 | 61 days | -5.2% | $175.48 | $166.33 | $175.52 |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-22 | 3 days | -1.7% | $173.47 | $170.57 | $173.93 |
| 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-19 | 5 days | -1.0% | $172.79 | $171.02 | $173.47 |
| 2021-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | 766 days | -21.2% | $170.33 | $134.19 | $172.79 |
| 2021-11-04 | 2021-11-05 | 2 days | -0.6% | $168.60 | $167.62 | $170.24 |
| 2021-10-26 | 2021-11-01 | 7 days | -2.9% | $165.20 | $160.39 | $165.77 |
| 2021-06-09 | 2021-10-25 | 139 days | -9.7% | $164.52 | $148.61 | $165.20 |
| 2021-06-03 | 2021-06-08 | 6 days | -0.6% | $162.80 | $161.80 | $164.52 |
| 2021-05-10 | 2021-06-01 | 23 days | -5.0% | $161.46 | $153.36 | $162.37 |
| 2021-04-30 | 2021-05-06 | 7 days | -1.3% | $158.78 | $156.78 | $159.69 |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-04-26 | 42 days | -7.4% | $156.58 | $145.05 | $157.05 |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-10 | 2 days | -0.0% | $149.45 | $149.38 | $151.90 |
| 2021-02-25 | 2021-03-08 | 12 days | -3.3% | $147.99 | $143.12 | $149.45 |
| 2021-02-17 | 2021-02-19 | 3 days | -1.8% | $143.46 | $140.91 | $143.74 |
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-02-05 | 22 days | -4.9% | $138.28 | $131.55 | $139.43 |
| 2021-01-13 | 2021-01-14 | 2 days | -0.8% | $137.53 | $136.38 | $138.28 |
| 2021-01-08 | 2021-01-12 | 5 days | -0.5% | $135.67 | $134.98 | $137.53 |
| 2021-01-04 | 2021-01-05 | 2 days | -1.6% | $128.92 | $126.82 | $128.98 |
| 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-31 | 4 days | -1.1% | $128.75 | $127.39 | $128.92 |
| 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-23 | 6 days | -1.3% | $128.51 | $126.80 | $128.65 |
| 2020-12-16 | 2020-12-17 | 2 days | -0.5% | $128.36 | $127.69 | $128.51 |
| 2020-12-11 | 2020-12-15 | 5 days | -1.4% | $127.18 | $125.36 | $128.36 |
| 2020-12-07 | 2020-12-09 | 3 days | -0.6% | $126.52 | $125.74 | $126.52 |
| 2020-11-25 | 2020-12-04 | 10 days | -3.4% | $124.93 | $120.72 | $126.52 |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-11-24 | 313 days | -45.3% | $123.49 | $67.58 | $124.93 |
| 2018-08-30 | 2020-01-16 | 505 days | -23.5% | $122.66 | $93.83 | $123.49 |
| 2018-08-28 | 2018-08-29 | 2 days | -0.1% | $122.52 | $122.43 | $122.66 |
| 2018-08-22 | 2018-08-27 | 6 days | -0.5% | $122.47 | $121.83 | $122.52 |
| 2018-08-08 | 2018-08-17 | 10 days | -1.2% | $120.63 | $119.14 | $120.92 |
| 2018-07-10 | 2018-08-06 | 28 days | -1.4% | $119.92 | $118.29 | $120.40 |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-07-09 | 19 days | -2.8% | $119.49 | $116.19 | $119.92 |
| 2018-06-12 | 2018-06-20 | 9 days | -0.7% | $119.30 | $118.45 | $119.49 |
| 2018-06-07 | 2018-06-08 | 2 days | -0.1% | $118.84 | $118.78 | $119.23 |
| 2018-01-24 | 2018-06-05 | 132 days | -9.3% | $117.70 | $106.79 | $117.96 |
| 2018-01-16 | 2018-01-19 | 4 days | -0.9% | $116.58 | $115.51 | $116.95 |
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 VBR
Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares has dropped 10%+ from its high 4 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 491 days with an average max drop of -28.5%.
The current drawdown of -2.5% has lasted 35 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 to Nov 2020 | -45.3% | 313 days |
| Nov 2024 to Dec 2025 | -24.2% | 380 days |
| Aug 2018 to Jan 2020 | -23.5% | 505 days |
| Nov 2021 to Dec 2023 | -21.2% | 766 days |
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