Vanguard Financials ETF

VFH

Market cap $13.1B

Overview Fund Activity

133.01 USD

+0.72

0.54%

At close Updated Sep 18, 12:17 PM EDT

1 day

0.54%

5 days

0.75%

1 month

3.52%

3 months

9.24%

6 months

12.76%

Year to date

12.88%

1 year

21.17%

5 years

122.98%

10 years

184.57%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

1,965% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $10.2M | Put options by funds: $496K

27% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 70 | Existing positions closed: 55

7% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $6.29B [Q1] → $6.76B (+$471M) [Q2]

0.95% more ownership

Funds ownership: 52.21% [Q1] → 53.16% (+0.95%) [Q2]

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 694 [Q1] → 694 (+0) [Q2]

3% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 223 | Existing positions reduced: 230

21% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 28 [Q1] → 22 (-6) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Zacks Investment Research

Is It the Right Time to Invest in Financials ETFs?

Big banks??? earnings surge, resilient deal activity, and favorable valuations put focus on financial ETFs like XLF, VFH, KBWB and IYF.

Is It the Right Time to Invest in Financials ETFs?

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?

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

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?

VFH: Financials Thrive With Q2 Earnings In The Rearview

VFH posted strong Q2 results, with robust earnings growth and high beat rates, driving a 10% rally since my initial buy call. Valuation remains attractive at a 16.3x P/E and a modest 1.54x PEG, with a solid 1.73% dividend yield and large-cap value exposure. Technical momentum is healthy, but I note a caution flag due to negative RSI divergence and weak seasonality in August-September.

VFH: Financials Thrive With Q2 Earnings In The Rearview

3 Sector ETFs Catching Fire After Earnings Beats

In the midst of many companies' mid-2025 earnings reports, names from the financials and tech sectors have stood out, as have firms from the aerospace and defense industry. It's common for investors to respond to earnings info by buying or selling shares of individual companies, but those bullish on these broader categories may find that a targeted exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an easy way to gain exposure to a larger segment of the market that is primed for success.

3 Sector ETFs Catching Fire After Earnings Beats

Zacks Investment Research

Strong Start to Q2 Earnings Season: 4 Sector ETFs to Play

With nearly 40% of S&P 500 companies having reported their Q2 earnings, the overall picture is one of continued strength and steady improvement. Sector ETFs like VFH, XLK, XLY and ITA are in sweet spots.

Strong Start to Q2 Earnings Season: 4 Sector ETFs to Play

Zacks Investment Research

4 Sector ETFs to Play on Improving Earnings Trends

VFH, XLK, XLY and ITA ETFs may benefit as strong Q2 earnings and rising Q3 estimates boost sector optimism.

4 Sector ETFs to Play on Improving Earnings Trends

24/7 Wall Street

Have $1,000 to Invest? These Are the Two Best ETFs to Buy Right Now

Key Points in This Article: The U.S.

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The Motley Fool

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?

Zacks Investment Research

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

Zacks Investment Research

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)?

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