Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW)
| Assets | $2.77B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% |
| PE Ratio | 23.02 |
| Shares Out | 14.00M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 38.50% |
| Volume | 47,692 |
| Open | 200.32 |
| Previous Close | 199.57 |
| Day's Range | 199.13 - 200.32 |
| 52-Week Low | 161.43 |
| 52-Week High | 215.82 |
| Beta | 1.06 |
| Holdings | 117 |
| Inception Date | Jan 26, 2004 |
About VAW
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI US IMI 25/50 Materials index. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of companies in the US materials sector. VAW was launched on Jan 26, 2004 and is issued by Vanguard.
Top 10 Holdings
56.40% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc | LIN | 17.15% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company | SHW | 6.65% |
| Ecolab Inc. | ECL | 5.26% |
| CRH plc | CRH | 4.79% |
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 4.61% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | APD | 4.61% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | FCX | 4.29% |
| Corteva, Inc. | CTVA | 3.75% |
| Vulcan Materials Company | VMC | 2.72% |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | MLM | 2.59% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.815 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.8309 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.8572 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.8353 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.8184 | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.6817 | Mar 27, 2024 |
Performance
VAW had a total return of 0.77% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.86%.
News
VAW: Materials Dashboard For July
This article provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector using value, quality, and momentum metrics. Construction materials are the least overvalued subsector, while the chemicals industry ha...
VAW: Materials Dashboard For May
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VAW: The Materials Sector's Pullback Is An Opportunity
The Materials sector has seen strong performance but faces recession concerns; : Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares remains a buy due to solid valuation and technical support. VAW tracks a bench...
VAW: A Potential Hedge Against Market Inflation Fears
VAW and XLB are great materials sector ETFs with similar performance, but VAW offers lower concentration risk and broader diversification. VAW's exposure to Specialty Chemicals, Industrial Gases, and ...
VAW: Materials Stocks Offer A Potential IRR Of 9-12%
Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF seeks to replicate the MSCI US Investable Market Materials 25/50 Index, with a low expense ratio of 0.10%. AUM: $4.3 billion. The portfolio includes 119 stocks as of ...
VAW: Materials Dashboard For July
A monthly article series reports industry metrics in materials. The basic materials sector is moderately overvalued based on 11-year averages. The construction materials industry still looks relativel...
VAW: After Massive Underperformance, Some Real Potential
The materials sector is underowned and poised for growth as China's economy stabilizes and global infrastructure spending increases. Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares is a low-cost option to in...
How To Invest $100,000 In Today's Market With A SWAN Strategy, 6% Income
The SWAN (Sleep Well At Night) strategy aims to minimize volatility and draw-downs while achieving high-income and market-matching growth. The strategy consists of two buckets: a Funds-based High-Inco...
VAW: Materials Dashboard For April
The construction materials industry has the best value and quality scores in the sector. The mining and metals subsector is the most overvalued. Fast facts on VAW, an alternative to XLB for long-term ...
VAW: Materials Dashboard For January
The basic materials sector is overvalued by about 6% based on 11-year averages. Nevertheless, the construction materials industry is undervalued by about 17%. The subsector with the worst value score ...
VAW: Materials Dashboard For November
The basic materials sector is undervalued relative to 11-year averages. The construction materials industry has the best value and quality scores in the sector. Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Share...
VAW: Materials Dashboard For September
The materials sector is close to historical baselines regarding valuation and quality scores. Construction materials are the most attractive subsector, whereas mining/metals is the most overvalued one...
With Inflation Still High, These ETFs Will Likely Disappoint This Year
Inflation above 2% has a negative impact on stock prices; the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF has averaged poor performance during such years. Various sub-sectors of the stock market and sectors of th...
VAW: Fairly Valued After Recent Losses
Material stocks have seen rising share prices these past few months, outperforming broader equity indexes. Earnings have stagnated, and are forecasted to decline in the coming months. Higher share pri...
FXZ Vs. VAW: Results Might Surprise Materials Sector Investors
The First Trust Materials AlphaDEX® Fund ETF invests based on the StrataQuant Materials Index. The Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF invests based on the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Material...
VAW: Materials Dashboard For March
All subsectors are above their baselines in valuation and quality scores. Construction materials and mining/metals are the most attractive ones.
VAW: Materials Dashboard For December
Mining/metals is the best-ranked subsector regarding value and quality scores. Construction materials come in second position.
VAW: Diversified Materials Equity Index ETF, Strong Performance Track-Record, Cheap Valuation, Some Inflation Protection
VAW is a diversified materials index ETF. It performs comparatively well when inflation rises and valuations normalize, as is currently the case.
VAW: Materials Dashboard For August
Mining/metals and construction materials are undervalued relative to historical averages. Fast facts on VAW, an alternative to XLB.
The Vanguard Materials ETF Is Outperforming The S&P 500
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VAW: Materials Dashboard For October
A dashboard with metrics in materials industries. Value and quality scores, and their evolution since last month.
VAW: Simple, Strong, Cheap Materials ETF, Some Inflation Protection
VAW is a diversified materials index ETF. VAW outperforms broader equity index funds when inflation is high, with comparable long-term performance relative to the index.