Vanguard US Momentum Factor ETF
VFMO

$161.48

2.39%

Market Cap: $660M

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of 6,710 funds

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Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

73% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 19 | Existing positions closed: 11

57% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 33 | Existing positions reduced: 21

10% more funds holding

Funds holding: 80 [Q1] → 88 (+8) [Q2]

4% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $300M [Q1] → $313M (+$13.3M) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q1] → 3 (+0) [Q2]

6.87% less ownership

Funds ownership: 60.14% [Q1] → 53.27% (-6.87%) [Q2]

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VFMO: A Diversified Momentum ETF At Modest Valuation

Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF offers well-diversified allocations with modest valuations, making it attractive in a stretched valuation environment. VFMO's top holdings are mostly in the technology sector, but the fund maintains a diversified investment profile compared to the Russell 3000 index. VFMO's performance has been on par with benchmarks over 3-5 years, but has outperformed in the short term, despite modest exposure to mega caps.

VFMO: A Diversified Momentum ETF At Modest Valuation

VFMO: Inexpensive ETF Outperforming The S&P 500 And Peer Funds

Vanguard's U.S. Momentum Factor ETF has the ability to outperform the S&P 500 Index and peer momentum funds due to its quantitative holdings selection method. VFMO has a low expense ratio and strong performance with broad diversification of market caps and sectors. VFMO's selection methodology has achieved momentum greater than its peers despite a lower turnover rate in holdings.

VFMO: Inexpensive ETF Outperforming The S&P 500 And Peer Funds

The Motley Fool

Vanguard ETFs: An Overview

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have emerged as a favored instrument for investors seeking straightforwardness, outstanding performance, and cost-effectiveness. Vanguard has transformed into a preferred ETF provider, owing to the company's approach that prioritizes the interests of shareholders.

Vanguard ETFs: An Overview

The Motley Fool

This Is the Perfect Vanguard ETF for Investors With a Fear of Missing Out on the Market's Biggest Winners

This Vanguard ETF provides a cure for the fear of missing out. It owns 594 stocks with strong momentum, including leaders such as Meta, Nvidia, Broadcom, and Eli Lilly.

This Is the Perfect Vanguard ETF for Investors With a Fear of Missing Out on the Market's Biggest Winners

The Motley Fool

Like the "Magnificent Seven" Stocks? You'll Love This Vanguard ETF.

The "Magnificent Seven" has performed phenomenally, but there are signs the group is weakening. The Vanguard Momentum ETF looks poised to be a winner during the bull market.

Like the "Magnificent Seven" Stocks? You'll Love This Vanguard ETF.

Vanguard Has 17 Small And Mid-Cap ETFs. Which Are Best Right Now?

With so many small and mid-cap ETFs out there, which might be the best to own right now. I'll restrict this analysis to Vanguard ETFs which seem to have a reasonable exchange policy and which offers among the best returns over the long term. My top choices are based on which Vanguard ETF have shown the best returns over the last five years, with the admonition that past returns may not predict the future.

Vanguard Has 17 Small And Mid-Cap ETFs. Which Are Best Right Now?

You'd Be Surprised Which Four Vanguard ETFs Have Consistently Beaten Their Category Averages

Most investors have never heard of so-called "factor funds" but four of five such Vanguard factor funds have outperformed Vanguard ETFs of similar composition. Factor funds focus on portfolios that have stocks with past characteristics such as momentum, quality, and low volatility. Outperformance has been consistent since inception, except for a fund with a focus on low volatility.

You'd Be Surprised Which Four Vanguard ETFs Have Consistently Beaten Their Category Averages

VFMO: Assessing Momentum As A Strategy Versus SPY Near All-Time Highs

The Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF is an actively managed ETF that targets U.S. large and mid-cap stocks with strong recent price performance. VFMO is underweight tech compared to the broader market, but has outperformed recently, indicating potential positive momentum and further gains. Despite the potential, added volatility might not be worth it in the current market regime.

VFMO: Assessing Momentum As A Strategy Versus SPY Near All-Time Highs

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