Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF (VFQY)
| Assets | $375.53M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.13% |
| PE Ratio | 14.03 |
| Shares Out | 2.79M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.89 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 19.25% |
| 1-Year Return | +1.84% |
| Volume | 26,900 |
| Open | 136.59 |
| Previous Close | 134.82 |
| Day's Range | 136.28 - 137.74 |
| 52-Week Low | 127.78 |
| 52-Week High | 150.37 |
| Beta | 1.07 |
| Holdings | 414 |
| 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
19.76% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | GILD | 2.22% |
| Target Corporation | TGT | 2.13% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.12% |
| NIKE, Inc. | NKE | 2.10% |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation | KMB | 2.06% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 1.96% |
| Fortinet, Inc. | FTNT | 1.86% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 1.84% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 1.77% |
| 3M Company | MMM | 1.71% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.5285 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.4316 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.5294 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.4002 | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.4956 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.3746 | Sep 26, 2023 |
News
VFQY: A Higher-Risk Fund With Limited Upside Potential
Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF has a low expense ratio of 0.13% but underperforms due to limited tech exposure and high cyclical sector exposure. VFQY's portfolio includes nearly 400 stocks, with a ...
VFQY: A Diversified But Underperforming Quality ETF
The Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF has a diversified portfolio across market cap categories, resembling a value fund with a low price/earnings ratio. VFQY's performance has lagged the broader market...
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VFQY: This Actively Managed ETF Has Lagged Passive Competitors
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Vanguard Has 17 Small And Mid-Cap ETFs. Which Are Best Right Now?
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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...
