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Vanguard US Quality Factor ETF

VFQY

Market cap $511M

175.93 USD

-2.35

1.32%

At close Updated Oct 30, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-1.32%

5 days

-0.26%

1 month

3.31%

3 months

2.01%

6 months

10.25%

Year to date

14.22%

1 year

17.02%

5 years

40.69%

10 years

129.52%

News

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VFQY And VFMF: Quality Vs. Multifactor Exposure

Both the Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF and the Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF have underperformed the Russell 3000 and S&P 500 since inception. VFQY and VFMF offer favorable valuation metrics versus the benchmark, but sector headwinds, macro sensitivity, and slow portfolio adjustments limit upside. Neither VFQY's quality screening nor VFMF's multifactor approach provided downside protection during major market selloffs.

VFQY And VFMF: Quality Vs. Multifactor Exposure

VFQY: Look At JQUA And SPHQ Instead

Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF holds over 400 U.S. stocks selected with quality metrics. VFQY has value characteristics and is well-diversified across holdings, sectors, and size segments. However, VFQY has lagged the Russell 3000 Index and at least four competitors since its inception.

VFQY: Look At JQUA And SPHQ Instead

VFQY: A Diversified, Low-Valuation Quality ETF Underperforming Peers

VFQY offers diversified exposure to high-quality U.S. stocks, with a tilt toward mid- and small-caps and less reliance on mega-cap tech. The fund trades at a significant valuation discount but lags peers and benchmarks in profitability and long-term performance, especially during bull markets. VFQY's sector allocation favors industrials and financials, resulting in lower growth and higher volatility compared to tech-heavy rivals.

VFQY: A Diversified, Low-Valuation Quality ETF Underperforming Peers

VFQY: A Higher-Risk Fund With Limited Upside Potential

Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF has a low expense ratio of 0.13% but underperforms due to limited tech exposure and high cyclical sector exposure. VFQY's portfolio includes nearly 400 stocks, with a tilt towards value stocks. The fund's high turnover ratio of 55% leads to higher transaction costs, negatively impacting performance compared to the S&P 1500 index.

VFQY: A Higher-Risk Fund With Limited Upside Potential

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VFQY: A Diversified But Underperforming Quality ETF

The Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF has a diversified portfolio across market cap categories, resembling a value fund with a low price/earnings ratio. VFQY's performance has lagged the broader market and other quality ETFs, with higher volatility measures than expected. Despite attractive valuations and a unique screening model, VFQY has not delivered higher returns relative to the market.

VFQY: A Diversified But Underperforming Quality ETF

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