Vanguard U.S. Multifactor Fund Admiral™ Shares (VFMFX)
| Fund Assets | 248.64M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.18% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 87.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.10% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.39% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 47.39 |
| YTD Return | 1.34% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.63% |
| 5-Year Return | 69.48% |
| 52-Week Low | 35.31 |
| 52-Week High | 50.34 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.95 |
| Holdings | 543 |
| Inception Date | Feb 15, 2018 |
About VFMFX
Vanguard U.S. Multifactor Fund Admiral Shares is a mutual fund designed to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. equities. The fund strategically focuses on three key investment factors—value, momentum, and quality—after initially screening for volatility. Its portfolio spans a diverse array of sectors and includes companies with strong fundamentals, solid recent performance, and attractive valuations relative to their peers. At least 80% of the fund’s assets are allocated to U.S. common stocks, typically representing mid-cap value companies, though its holdings encompass a broad mix by industry and company size. Notable holdings may include firms in consumer defensive, healthcare, financial services, and energy sectors. Designed for institutional investors and those seeking a multifactor approach, the fund offers a low expense ratio and a disciplined, rules-based investment process. Vanguard U.S. Multifactor Fund Admiral Shares serves investors looking for diversified U.S. equity exposure with an emphasis on factors shown to drive long-term performance in academic and practitioner research.
Performance
VFMFX had a total return of 18.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.21%.
Top 10 Holdings
9.84% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation | NEM | 1.22% |
| The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | BK | 1.13% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 1.09% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | GILD | 0.98% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | MU | 0.94% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 0.92% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 0.90% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 0.89% |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | GS | 0.89% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 0.88% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | $0.203 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.89401 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.1623 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.1897 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.1977 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.8957 | Dec 24, 2024 |