Vanguard Materials ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
36% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $359K | Put options by funds: $264K
0% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 37 | Existing positions closed: 37
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 379 [Q4 2024] → 370 (-9) [Q1 2025]
4.06% less ownership
Funds ownership: 44.83% [Q4 2024] → 40.76% (-4.06%) [Q1 2025]
19% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 103 | Existing positions reduced: 127
25% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q4 2024] → 3 (-1) [Q1 2025]
27% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.47B [Q4 2024] → $1.08B (-$391M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VAW.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
VAW: Materials Dashboard For May
This article provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector using value, quality, and momentum metrics. The materials sector is moderately overvalued based on 11-year averages, but construction materials stand out for fair valuation and an excellent quality score. Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares and the XLB ETF offer similar fees and long-term risk-adjusted performance, but XLB is better for trading due to higher liquidity.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW)?
The Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) was launched on 01/26/2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
How To Strategically Invest $100,000 In A Volatile Market - Part 2
The market is experiencing some hiccups, with plenty of uncertainties looming, making gradual investment over 3–6 months advisable for long-term investors. The article is part 2 of our previous article and presents three new investment strategies. We are going to discuss how strategically you can deploy your capital on a gradual basis using these strategies. Understanding personal risk tolerance is crucial before investing, as it dictates how one handles market downturns and portfolio drawdowns.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
VAW: The Materials Sector's Pullback Is An Opportunity
The Materials sector has seen strong performance but faces recession concerns; : Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares remains a buy due to solid valuation and technical support. VAW tracks a benchmark index of materials sector stocks, using a full-replication strategy, and has $4 billion in assets. Despite recent poor performance and high volatility, VAW's valuation is attractive, with a P/E ratio of 18.6x and a PEG ratio that's fair.
Positive
The Motley Fool
4 months ago
Here's What the 3 Best-Performing Vanguard Sector ETFs in 2025 All Have in Common
The S&P 500 has had a volatile start to 2025 but has still managed to gain 3.8% year to date as of market close on Jan. 24. And some sectors already stand out as top performers in the new year.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW)?
Launched on 01/26/2004, the Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
5 Top-Ranked ETFs to Buy Cheap
Wall Street continues to exhibit volatility at the start of 2025, representing an opportunity for investors to buy ETFs at a bargain.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
VAW: A Potential Hedge Against Market Inflation Fears
VAW and XLB are great materials sector ETFs with similar performance, but VAW offers lower concentration risk and broader diversification. VAW's exposure to Specialty Chemicals, Industrial Gases, and construction materials provides good pricing power and less dependence on commodity market dynamics. This could make it a good hedge in a market characterized by renewed inflation fears and interest rates above the neutral level.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 months ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market, the Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
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