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Vanguard Financials ETF

127.32 USD
-1.36
1.06%
At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
-1.06%
5 days
-1.62%
1 month
3.02%
3 months
14.48%
6 months
9.58%
Year to date
8.05%
1 year
23.94%
5 years
121.00%
10 years
151.12%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

100% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $10.4M | Put options by funds: $5.18M

34% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 266 | Existing positions reduced: 198

22% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 60 | Existing positions closed: 49

8% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 26 [Q4 2024] → 28 (+2) [Q1 2025]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 698 [Q4 2024] → 692 (-6) [Q1 2025]

2.1% less ownership

Funds ownership: 54.29% [Q4 2024] → 52.19% (-2.1%) [Q1 2025]

8% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $6.83B [Q4 2024] → $6.29B (-$543M) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

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

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about VFH published over the past 30 days

Positive
The Motley Fool
6 days ago
Should You Double Down and Buy the 4 Vanguard Sector ETFs That Just Made New All-Time Highs?
Investment management firm Vanguard offers 11 low-cost exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that mirror the performance of each stock market sector.
Should You Double Down and Buy the 4 Vanguard Sector ETFs That Just Made New All-Time Highs?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Banks Lift Payouts Amid Successful Stress Test: ETFs in Focus
Most U.S. banks raised their dividend payouts as top U.S. banks passed the Fed's stress test with strong capital. Play ETFs like KBWB, XLF and VFH.
Banks Lift Payouts Amid Successful Stress Test: ETFs in Focus
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
VFH: Earnings Growth, Cheap Valuations And Strong Credit Market Trends Back The Upside
The US financial sector has shown strong resilience and profitability, outperforming expectations despite recession risks and interest rate uncertainty. Big banks, payment processors, investment banks, and exchanges are delivering robust earnings, driving sector stability and growth. Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF offers broad, diversified exposure to top-performing financial stocks, with strong returns and attractive valuations.
VFH: Earnings Growth, Cheap Valuations And Strong Credit Market Trends Back The Upside
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
Vanguard Financials ETF: Know What You're Buying -- and What You Aren't
The Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH 1.58%) is one of many sector-focused exchange-traded funds that investors can buy. On the surface that seems like an easy thing to understand.
Vanguard Financials ETF: Know What You're Buying -- and What You Aren't
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
What Should Be Your Stance on Bank ETFs Before Earnings Releases?
The health of the banking sector looks moderately sound, apart from some pain points. If the economy can manage the occasional tariff-driven threat, we should see smooth sailing in bank ETFs.
What Should Be Your Stance on Bank ETFs Before Earnings Releases?
Positive
Invezz
3 months ago
Is there a place to hide as DIA, QQQ, and SPY ETFs plummet?
US stock index futures plummeted on Thursday as investors gave a thumbs down approval to Donald Trump's tariffs.  Dow Jones Index futures plummeted by almost 1,000 points, while those tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 fell by 170 points and 700 points, respectively.
Is there a place to hide as DIA, QQQ, and SPY ETFs plummet?
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Most Corrections Don't Result in Bear Market: ETFs to Buy
Don't panic about market corrections. Most analysts view correction as a healthy pullback.
Most Corrections Don't Result in Bear Market: ETFs to Buy
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Deregulation in Banks in Cards? Financial ETFs in Focus
Trump announced Monday that Fed Governor Michelle Bowman would serve as the central bank's new vice chair for supervision. Bowman???s appointment may lift restrictions on lenders.
Deregulation in Banks in Cards? Financial ETFs in Focus
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