VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF

GFLW

Market cap $620M

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF.

With the S&P 500 Index pushing to new highs, many advisors are confronting a familiar challenge: how to maintain equity exposure without taking on unnecessary valuation risk.

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and strategy, visit the Free Cash Flow Content Hub.

With the S&P 500 posting multiple record highs this year, many investors are questioning whether valuations have peaked—and whether now is the right time to commit new capital. That uncertainty can lead to hesitation or even sitting on the sidelines.

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a prime catalyst for large-cap ETFs tilted toward growth. Companies integral to meeting the hardware demands of AI infrastructure buildout may be Broadcom, Palantir, and Nvidia.

The fourth quarter is typically – seasonally – positive for U.S. equities. An ongoing government shutdown is not a strong backdrop for markets, but major indices remain close to record highs, waiting for new data for direction.

The VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF is a passively managed ETF focused on FCF-rich companies with convincing FCF growth prospects. I upgraded it to a Buy in June, and I maintain this rating today. GFLW has outperformed the market since December 2024. Since the beginning of the year, it has beaten most of its peers in the Large Growth subclass.

When seeking growth investments, advisors and investors find themselves with an ever-expanding array of strategies to choose from. However, for those with an eye for capturing sustainable growth, ETFs like the VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW) that focus on return on invested capital are worth consideration.

The VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW) recently celebrated its six-month trading milestone after launching on December 3, 2024, making this a great opportunity to review the ETF's distinct exposure as well as the performance it has delivered.

Advisors and investors poured an impressive $115 billion of new money into ETFs in July. That further proves the industry's relentless pace, even during summer months.