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Vanguard Financials ETF

123.98 USD
+1.18
0.96%
At close Jan 21, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
123.06
-0.92
0.74%
1 day
0.96%
5 days
6.06%
1 month
4.75%
3 months
7.97%
6 months
17.71%
Year to date
5.22%
1 year
33.34%
5 years
62.24%
10 years
160.63%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

313% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $4.75M | Put options by funds: $1.15M

74% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 59 | Existing positions closed: 34

8% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $5.4B [Q2] → $5.83B (+$428M) [Q3]

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 603 [Q2] → 618 (+15) [Q3]

2% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 200 | Existing positions reduced: 204

1.08% less ownership

Funds ownership: 58.66% [Q2] → 57.58% (-1.08%) [Q3]

4% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 23 [Q2] → 22 (-1) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

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

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about VFH published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
11 hours ago
ETFs to Play Upbeat Bank Earnings
Last week witnessed the releases of most big bank earnings of this season. Results were upbeat.
ETFs to Play Upbeat Bank Earnings
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Which Vanguard ETF Is Most Likely to Soar During Trump's First Year Back in Office?
We're only seven days away from the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th U.S. president. Investors have been speculating about which stocks might perform the best in a second Trump administration since the November election, and even before then.
Which Vanguard ETF Is Most Likely to Soar During Trump's First Year Back in Office?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
VFH: The Financials Sector Is Well-Positioned To Extend Momentum Into 2025
Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF Shares outperformed major indices in 2024, and I maintain a buy rating due to strong sector fundamentals and economic growth prospects. The financials sector is poised for further gains in 2025, driven by rate cuts, economic growth, and declining credit risk. VFH offers diversified exposure across financial industries, including large, mid, and small caps, with top holdings like Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan.
VFH: The Financials Sector Is Well-Positioned To Extend Momentum Into 2025
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Earnings Season On Tap: Taking A Measured Financials Sector Stance On VFH
The Financials sector is a top performer in 2024, driven by optimism for increased M&A activity, favorable regulations, and solid valuations. I maintain a hold rating on VFH due to decent valuation and generally bullish technicals, despite weak seasonality and expected Q1 volatility. VFH has grown significantly, with assets under management rising to $13 billion and a low expense ratio of 10 basis points.
Earnings Season On Tap: Taking A Measured Financials Sector Stance On VFH
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?
Launched on 01/26/2004, the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market.
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Meet the Best-Performing Low-Cost Vanguard ETF in 2024. Here's Why It May Still Be a Buy for 2025 and Beyond.
Mutual fund giant Vanguard Group offers over 60 equity-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). There are ETFs for growth stocks, value stocks, and dividend stocks.
Meet the Best-Performing Low-Cost Vanguard ETF in 2024. Here's Why It May Still Be a Buy for 2025 and Beyond.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
3 Top Vanguard ETFs to Buy Right Now and Hold Forever
Vanguard is known for its low-cost ETFs, especially its extremely popular Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. However, there are dozens of great ETFs in Vanguard's portfolio, and some of them could be very big winners over the next few years.
3 Top Vanguard ETFs to Buy Right Now and Hold Forever
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
This Is the Best-Performing Vanguard ETF This Year. Will It Be a Winner in 2025?
2024 isn't quite in the books, but it's already been a banner year for stocks.
This Is the Best-Performing Vanguard ETF This Year. Will It Be a Winner in 2025?
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
These Vanguard ETFs Could Be Smart Picks If Trump Gets His Way on Tariffs
Vanguard offers 86 exchange-traded funds (ETFs). With such a large lineup, it might seem there would be a Vanguard ETF for any market condition.
These Vanguard ETFs Could Be Smart Picks If Trump Gets His Way on Tariffs
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
Meet the 2 Best-Performing Vanguard Index Funds of 2024
Meet the 2 Best-Performing Vanguard Index Funds of 2024
Meet the 2 Best-Performing Vanguard Index Funds of 2024
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