Vanguard Financials ETF
VFH
Market cap $10.1B

109.43 USD

-1.31

1.18%

At close Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-1.18%

5 days

-0.36%

1 month

1.01%

3 months

9.08%

6 months

7.95%

Year to date

18.53%

1 year

36.84%

5 years

60.60%

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Funds holding %

of 6,740 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

877% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $7.61M | Put options by funds: $779K

5% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 22 [Q1] → 23 (+1) [Q2]

4% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $5.25B [Q1] → $5.03B (-$214M) [Q2]

1.04% less ownership

Funds ownership: 55.63% [Q1] → 54.58% (-1.04%) [Q2]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 610 [Q1] → 602 (-8) [Q2]

13% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 54 | Existing positions closed: 62

27% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 153 | Existing positions reduced: 211

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VFH.

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Financial journalist opinion

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?

The Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) was launched on 01/26/2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market.

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?

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VFH: Top Holdings Remain Resilient, But Consumer Risks Are Rising

VFH warrants a hold rating due to the resiliency of top holdings despite rising consumer risk factors such as increasing credit card delinquencies and decreasing savings rates. VFH is a passively managed ETF that has outperformed the market since my coverage last fall due to strong consumer spending, credit card usage, and elevated interest rates. VFH has a competitive expense ratio, the highest dividend yield, and high diversification compared to top peer financial sector ETFs.

VFH: Top Holdings Remain Resilient, But Consumer Risks Are Rising

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How Will Bank ETFs Perform in Light of Q2 Earnings?

Big banks will start releasing their quarterly numbers this week.

How Will Bank ETFs Perform in Light of Q2 Earnings?

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Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?

The Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) was launched on 01/26/2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market.

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?

VFH: Not Attractive In This Macroeconomic Environment

Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF has underperformed the S&P 500 index since its inception in 2004. The fund's portfolio of U.S. financial stocks has a slower growth profile than the broader market. VFH has a higher downside risk than the S&P 500 index, making it less attractive in the current economic environment.

VFH: Not Attractive In This Macroeconomic Environment

Zacks Investment Research

Bank ETFs in Focus on Mixed Q1 Earnings

While most big banks beat on both lines in the first-quarter earnings season, higher rates may weigh on the financial ETFs over the medium term.

Bank ETFs in Focus on Mixed Q1 Earnings

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Buy Bank ETFs Before Earnings Releases?

It's time for full-fledged releases of quarterly earnings. Big banks will start reporting from next week.

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ETFs Which Have The Best Chance Of Outperforming For The Rest Of 2024

With one quarter of 2024 now over, we can now speculate as to which ETFs will end the remainder of this year as your best choices.

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Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?

Launched on 01/26/2004, the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market.

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?

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