Vanguard's five birds of a feather for 2025 The five Vanguard ETFs I'm especially bullish about for next year are birds of a feather: Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT: VB) Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (NYSEMKT: VBR) Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (NYSEMKT: VIOO) Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (NASDAQ: VTWO) Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (NASDAQ: VTWG) You might have spotted the key common denominator for these funds: They all focus on small-cap stocks.

This three-fund strategy offers compelling advantages through its simplicity, low costs, and proven track record. For investors seeking a straightforward approach to building wealth, these Vanguard ETFs provide the essential components of a well-constructed portfolio that can be easily adjusted as circumstances change.

Vanguard is known for its low-cost ETFs, especially its extremely popular Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. Small cap stocks have dramatically underperformed their large-cap counterparts for over a decade. As of Oct.

ETFs bring instant diversification, and new investors don't need to worry about when is the best time to buy or sell individual stocks. As such, I think one of the best ETFs for investors to start with is the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO).

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF ( VIG 0.01%), Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF ( VOOV -0.32%), and the Vanguard Energy ETF ( VDE -1.80%) have all underperformed the S&P 500 so far in 2024. But they all have combinations of quality top holdings and reasonable valuations that could position them to shine bright in 2025.