Vanguard Financials 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)
100% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $10.4M | Put options by funds: $5.18M
34% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 266 | Existing positions reduced: 198
22% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 60 | Existing positions closed: 49
8% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 26 [Q4 2024] → 28 (+2) [Q1 2025]
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 697 [Q4 2024] → 691 (-6) [Q1 2025]
2.1% less ownership
Funds ownership: 54.28% [Q4 2024] → 52.19% (-2.1%) [Q1 2025]
8% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $6.83B [Q4 2024] → $6.29B (-$543M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VFH.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
VFH: Earnings Growth, Cheap Valuations And Strong Credit Market Trends Back The Upside
The US financial sector has shown strong resilience and profitability, outperforming expectations despite recession risks and interest rate uncertainty. Big banks, payment processors, investment banks, and exchanges are delivering robust earnings, driving sector stability and growth. Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF offers broad, diversified exposure to top-performing financial stocks, with strong returns and attractive valuations.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
Vanguard Financials ETF: Know What You're Buying -- and What You Aren't
The Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH 1.58%) is one of many sector-focused exchange-traded funds that investors can buy. On the surface that seems like an easy thing to understand.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
What Should Be Your Stance on Bank ETFs Before Earnings Releases?
The health of the banking sector looks moderately sound, apart from some pain points. If the economy can manage the occasional tariff-driven threat, we should see smooth sailing in bank ETFs.
Positive
Invezz
2 months ago
Is there a place to hide as DIA, QQQ, and SPY ETFs plummet?
US stock index futures plummeted on Thursday as investors gave a thumbs down approval to Donald Trump's tariffs. Dow Jones Index futures plummeted by almost 1,000 points, while those tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 fell by 170 points and 700 points, respectively.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Most Corrections Don't Result in Bear Market: ETFs to Buy
Don't panic about market corrections. Most analysts view correction as a healthy pullback.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Deregulation in Banks in Cards? Financial ETFs in Focus
Trump announced Monday that Fed Governor Michelle Bowman would serve as the central bank's new vice chair for supervision. Bowman???s appointment may lift restrictions on lenders.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
VFH: Upgrading Financials To Buy, A Needed Trump 2.0 Sentiment Reset
Upgrading VFH to a buy due to improved valuation and technical correction; shares are now 10% off all-time highs. VFH's broad exposure limits downside, with a 3% YTD return, outperforming the S&P 500's -5% return. Strong seasonality expected from April to July, with key support at the $112-$114 zone and oversold RSI indicating a near-term bounce.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 months ago
2 ETFs to Buy in 2025 That Could Help Make You a Fortune
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer the means to quickly and easily gain access to the most promising areas of the stock market. Well-chosen sector ETFs can provide investors with better diversification than individual stocks, but with a greater focus on lucrative investment themes than more broad-based funds.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 months ago
1 No-Brainer Vanguard Index Fund to Buy Right Now for Less Than $500
Wouldn't it be nice to have the "easy button" featured in Staples' TV commercials years ago to help you invest? Unfortunately, such a button doesn't exist.
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