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Vanguard US Quality Factor ETF

142.27 USD
+0.99
0.70%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
0.70%
5 days
-3.81%
1 month
-0.74%
3 months
0.12%
6 months
5.01%
Year to date
13.07%
1 year
13.88%
5 years
64.00%
10 years
85.61%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

114% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 30 | Existing positions reduced: 14

71% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 12 | Existing positions closed: 7

33% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q2] → 4 (+1) [Q3]

13% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $137M [Q2] → $155M (+$18.3M) [Q3]

7% more funds holding

Funds holding: 69 [Q2] → 74 (+5) [Q3]

0.97% less ownership

Funds ownership: 40.74% [Q2] → 39.77% (-0.97%) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VFQY.

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
2 Unstoppable Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $500 and Hold Forever
Don't let these two ETFs slip through the cracks.
2 Unstoppable Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $500 and Hold Forever
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
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
Positive
The Motley Fool
5 months ago
This Hidden Gem Vanguard ETF Is Chock-Full of Magnificent Stocks. Here's Why It's a Buy Now.
The Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF is allocated based on specific criteria. The fund is heavily weighted in the consumer discretionary, industrial, and technology sectors.
This Hidden Gem Vanguard ETF Is Chock-Full of Magnificent Stocks. Here's Why It's a Buy Now.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
What You Don't Know About These Vanguard And Fidelity ETFs Can Hurt Your Alpha
Vanguard offers factor-based ETFs that have shown outstanding performance compared to unmanaged, index-based comparison ETFs. Factor-based ETFs have now become mainstream investments, with a market share of over 20% globally. Assets under management for factor-based investments have grown significantly, leading many investors to include factor funds in their portfolios.
What You Don't Know About These Vanguard And Fidelity ETFs Can Hurt Your Alpha
Negative
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
VFQY: This Actively Managed ETF Has Lagged Passive Competitors
Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF is an actively managed ETF holding over 300 stocks with relatively strong fundamentals. VFQY is well-diversified across holdings, sectors and size segments. Aggregate metrics look good, with a tilt to value without sacrificing growth.
Positive
InvestorPlace
7 months ago
Vanguard's Hidden Gems: 3 Smaller ETFs Poised for Big Gains
If you ask investors to name one or more Vanguard ETFs, they'll tend to rhyme off some of the asset manager's largest funds.  Of the 100 largest ETFs by assets, Vanguard has five in the top 10, 12 in the top 25, and 32 in the top 100.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
9 months ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
9 months ago
VFQY: A Data-Driven Approach To Quality Investing
Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF is an actively managed fund that evaluates companies based on factors indicative of high-quality earnings. Quality factor has historically outperformed other factors. VFQY has a more attractive valuation, and uses more robust metrics for security selection compared to its peers.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
10 months ago
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.
Positive
InvestorPlace
11 months ago
The 3 Best All-Cap ETFs to Buy in January 2024
Where does one look to find the best all-cap ETFs? The answer is trickier than you think.
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