Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF (VFQY)
| Assets | $416.72M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.13% |
| PE Ratio | 14.81 |
| Shares Out | 2.95M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.86 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 19.33% |
| 1-Year Return | +12.23% |
| Volume | 18,959 |
| Open | 140.61 |
| Previous Close | 141.28 |
| Day's Range | 140.61 - 143.49 |
| 52-Week Low | 122.96 |
| 52-Week High | 150.37 |
| Beta | 1.06 |
| Holdings | 397 |
| Inception Date | Feb 13, 2018 |
About VFQY
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF (VFQY) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The fund is an actively-managed fund of US equities featuring strong fundamentals. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. VFQY was launched on Feb 13, 2018 and is issued by Vanguard.
Top 10 Holdings
19.23% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NIKE, Inc. | NKE | 2.15% |
| 3M Company | MMM | 2.11% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | GILD | 2.11% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.04% |
| Target Corporation | TGT | 1.92% |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated | QCOM | 1.89% |
| Lululemon Athletica Inc. | LULU | 1.82% |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. | TJX | 1.75% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 1.75% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 1.70% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.432 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.529 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.400 | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.496 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.375 | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | $0.477 | Jun 28, 2023 |
News
VFQY: A Diversified But Underperforming Quality ETF
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VFQY: This Actively Managed ETF Has Lagged Passive Competitors
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VFQY: A Data-Driven Approach To Quality Investing
Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF is an actively managed fund that evaluates companies based on factors indicative of high-quality earnings. Quality factor has historically outperformed other factors. ...
You'd Be Surprised Which Four Vanguard ETFs Have Consistently Beaten Their Category Averages
Most investors have never heard of so-called "factor funds" but four of five such Vanguard factor funds have outperformed Vanguard ETFs of similar composition. Factor funds focus on portfolios that ha...
VFQY: The Quality ETF With A Strong Value And Small Cap Tilt
Quality stocks are shining in a slowing economy, as they have strong balance sheets and low default risk. The recent drop in interest rates is a tailwind for value and small-cap stocks. Vanguard U.S. ...
VFQY: Valuation And Diversification Look Great, Return Not So Much
Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF is an actively-managed fund that invests in U.S. stocks with strong fundamentals. VFQY is more diversified than its competitors in terms of holdings, sectors, and size...
VFQY Gets Qualified Buy: Like The Results But Have Concerns
The Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF (VFQY) has moved up to second place in the ranking of best Mid-Cap Blend ETFs. VFQY invests in stocks with strong fundamentals and seeks long-term capital apprecia...
VFQY Vs. 3 Quality Funds: A Bit Disappointing
Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF is a quality-style exchange-traded fund, actively managed by Vanguard. It is well-diversified across sectors and holdings.
VFQY: Strong Fundamentals, Average Performance
VFQY is a quality-oriented ETF. It is more diversified and balanced than the S&P 500.
Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF: Useful And Cheap
Investors looking to make tentative dips in the market amidst pronounced selling may consider a quality-driven portfolio such as VFQY. VFQY's fundamentally sound portfolio offers strong earnings poten...
