Vanguard US Minimum Volatility ETF

VFMV

Capitalización de mercado USD 476 M

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Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) remains a solid but not ideal low volatility choice, warranting a "hold" rating. This article encourages its investors to explore alternatives. Overall, VFMV's risk-adjusted returns, drawdown recovery times, and quality statistics are about average or in some cases below average. I recommend defensive investors consider FDLO or USMV for a better blend of growth, value, and quality without excessive capital appreciation sacrifice.

The Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF may be a friend to risk-averse investors. It's an actively managed, low-cost ETF offered by the mutual funds giant.

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The Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF targets low aggregate volatility with a diversified, value-tilted portfolio of 198 U.S. stocks. VFMV has underperformed the Russell 3000 benchmark and most low-volatility peers since inception. The return, Sharpe ratio, dividend yield, and growth are unattractive, and key competitor FDLO offers better risk-adjusted performance.

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