Vanguard US Quality Factor ETF
VFQY

$142.45

0.25%

Market Cap: $386M

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Funds holding %

of 6,728 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

0% more funds holding in top 10

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

1% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $138M [Q1] → $137M (-$1.64M) [Q2]

9% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 20 | Existing positions reduced: 22

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 70 [Q1] → 69 (-1) [Q2]

11% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 8 | Existing positions closed: 9

362.94% less ownership

Funds ownership: 403.66% [Q1] → 40.73% (-362.94%) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

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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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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.

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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.

VFQY: This Actively Managed ETF Has Lagged Passive Competitors

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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.

VFQY: A Data-Driven Approach To Quality Investing

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

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VFQY: The Quality ETF With A Strong Value And Small Cap Tilt

Quality stocks are shining in a slowing economy, as they have strong balance sheets and low default risk. The recent drop in interest rates is a tailwind for value and small-cap stocks. Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF has been the best-performing quality ETF over the past month, thanks to its value and small-cap tilt.

VFQY: The Quality ETF With A Strong Value And Small Cap Tilt

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