Vanguard Materials ETF

VAW

Market cap $3.04B

Looking for broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares (VAW), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.

The Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF (VAW) is initiated with a buy rating, offering diversified exposure to the basic materials sector's sustained uptrend. VAW's broad portfolio of 114 holdings, low 0.09% expense ratio, and 1.43% dividend yield provide risk-mitigated access to sector growth. Sector earnings are forecast to grow 28% in 2026, with metals, mining, and specialty chemicals as key drivers; VAW's top holdings are poised for robust performance.

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.

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

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Launched on January 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.

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 January 26, 2004.