iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF

VLUE

Market cap $10.2B

iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (NYSEARCA:VLUE) targets a specific investor problem: capturing value stock outperformance without the concentration risk of individual stock picking.

Launched on April 16, 2013, the iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market, the iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 04/16/2013.

iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF delivered a stellar 34.03% total return in 2025, far outpacing the S&P 500's 18.91%. VLUE's sector-neutral, risk-controlled approach and composite valuation signals drove outperformance, especially by capturing strong performers like Micron Technology. VLUE's methodology shielded it from sector-specific risks and 'junk rallies,' outperforming all peer value ETFs in 2025 by a wide margin.

The iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) offers deep value exposure with unique sector-neutral approach, heavily overweighting technology versus traditional value funds. VLUE trades at a significant valuation discount to the Russell 1000 and its value ETF peers, but lags in growth metrics due to its holdings profile. Performance has been middling: VLUE underperforms the Russell 1000 and top value ETFs, with higher volatility and downside capture than value-focused peers.

The iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) was launched on April 16, 2013, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

The iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) was launched on 04/16/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

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iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF offers a balanced approach amid 2025's high market risks and elevated index valuations. VLUE addresses extreme concentration in major indices, providing diversification away from the top 10 S&P 500 companies. Persistently high-interest rates and geopolitical tensions make defensive, value-oriented strategies like VLUE attractive for investors.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on April 16, 2013.