Vanguard U.S. Multifactor Fund Admiral™ Shares (VFMFX)
| Fund Assets | 178.46M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.18% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 56.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.40% |
| Dividend Growth | 141.95% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 42.57 |
| YTD Return | 2.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.56% |
| 5-Year Return | 109.75% |
| 52-Week Low | 35.31 |
| 52-Week High | 45.76 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.96 |
| Holdings | 579 |
| 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 3.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.30%.
Top 10 Holdings
9.70% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 1.17% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | GILD | 1.06% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 1.01% |
| Altria Group, Inc. | MO | 1.01% |
| AT&T Inc. | T | 1.00% |
| The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | BK | 0.94% |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | BMY | 0.91% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 0.88% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 0.87% |
| Aflac Incorporated | AFL | 0.86% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.1897 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.1977 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.8957 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.165 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.1707 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.1356 | Mar 22, 2024 |