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Vanguard Financials Index Fund
ETF
VFH
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$124.79
+1.54
+1.25%
primary theme
Financials Sector Equity
VFH (ETF)
Vanguard Financials Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$124.79
+1.54
+1.25%
primary theme
Financials Sector Equity
VFH (ETF)
Vanguard Financials Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$124.79
+1.54
+1.25%
primary theme
Financials Sector Equity
Name
As of 11/22/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
37.1%
1 yr return
49.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
10.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
13.4%
Net Assets
$9.98 B
Holdings in Top 10
42.3%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$123.3
$85.33
$124.79
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.10%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 4.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 11/22/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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VFH - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 37.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 13.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.09%
- Dividend Yield 1.8%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency None
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Financials Index Fund
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Fund Family NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
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Inception DateJan 30, 2004
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Shares Outstanding111207530
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerWilliam Coleman
Fund Description
The Fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Financials 25/50, an index made up of stocks of large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies within the financials sector, as classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). The GICS financials sector is made up of companies involved in banking, thrifts and mortgage finance, consumer finance, specialized finance, asset management and custody banks, investment banking and brokerage, and insurance. It also includes Financial Exchanges and Data and Mortgage REITS.The Fund attempts to replicate the target index by seeking to invest all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the Index, in order to hold each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index.
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VFH - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VFH Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 37.1% | 5.8% | 43.0% | 22.47% |
| 1 Yr | 49.2% | 9.5% | 67.1% | 42.70% |
| 3 Yr | 10.0%* | -20.1% | 19.5% | 34.83% |
| 5 Yr | 13.4%* | -6.1% | 22.5% | 29.21% |
| 10 Yr | 12.2%* | -0.7% | 15.9% | 15.07% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VFH Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.5% | -12.2% | 29.3% | 38.20% |
| 2022 | -14.3% | -56.2% | 9.4% | 37.08% |
| 2021 | 32.6% | 1.6% | 54.4% | 34.83% |
| 2020 | -4.5% | -41.2% | 61.3% | 47.19% |
| 2019 | 28.5% | 10.5% | 97.3% | 24.72% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VFH Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 37.1% | 5.8% | 43.0% | 22.47% |
| 1 Yr | 49.2% | 9.5% | 67.1% | 42.70% |
| 3 Yr | 10.0%* | -20.1% | 19.5% | 34.83% |
| 5 Yr | 13.4%* | -6.1% | 22.5% | 29.21% |
| 10 Yr | 12.2%* | -0.7% | 15.9% | 15.07% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VFH Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.1% | -8.5% | 32.0% | 43.82% |
| 2022 | -12.3% | -56.2% | 11.4% | 49.44% |
| 2021 | 35.2% | 18.8% | 56.8% | 35.96% |
| 2020 | -2.0% | -41.2% | 61.3% | 51.69% |
| 2019 | 31.6% | 15.1% | 101.7% | 29.21% |
VFH - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VFH | Category Low | Category High | VFH % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 9.98 B | 1.54 M | 37.7 B | 3.33% |
| Number of Holdings | 407 | 24 | 407 | 2.25% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 4.66 B | 657 K | 21.2 B | 3.37% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 42.28% | 12.9% | 76.5% | 44.94% |
Top 10 Holdings
- JPMORGAN CHASE 8.82%
- BERKSHIRE HATH-B 8.52%
- MASTERCARD INC-A 5.50%
- VISA INC-CLASS A 4.09%
- BANK OF AMERICA 3.95%
- WELLS FARGO CO 2.83%
- GOLDMAN SACHS GP 2.26%
- SP GLOBAL INC 2.25%
- AMERICAN EXPRESS 2.04%
- PROGRESSIVE CORP 2.02%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFH % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.08% | 92.97% | 100.72% | 65.17% |
| Cash | 1.85% | 0.00% | 24.47% | 40.45% |
| Other | 0.07% | -0.55% | 3.97% | 16.85% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.05% | 39.33% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 26.97% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.80% | 34.83% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFH % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 98.34% | 46.33% | 100.00% | 47.19% |
| Real Estate | 1.30% | 0.00% | 40.95% | 35.96% |
| Technology | 0.25% | 0.00% | 43.13% | 40.45% |
| Industrials | 0.06% | 0.00% | 5.08% | 28.09% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.03% | 0.00% | 42.54% | 22.47% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 26.97% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.20% | 31.46% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 26.97% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.06% | 32.58% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.21% | 28.09% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 26.97% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VFH % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 98.08% | 0.00% | 100.72% | 40.45% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 99.42% | 55.06% |
VFH - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VFH Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% | 0.08% | 13.33% | 97.75% |
| Management Fee | 0.09% | 0.03% | 1.25% | 4.44% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.10% | 0.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VFH Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VFH Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VFH Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 4.00% | 3.00% | 406.00% | 5.13% |
VFH - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VFH | Category Low | Category High | VFH % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.81% | 0.00% | 11.71% | 56.67% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VFH | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VFH | Category Low | Category High | VFH % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.09% | -0.76% | 10.57% | 21.35% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VFH | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.553 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.461 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.540 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.505 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.440 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2023 | $0.435 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.617 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2022 | $0.471 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2022 | $0.413 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2022 | $0.407 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $0.510 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.545 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2021 | $0.368 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2021 | $0.383 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.478 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 11, 2020 | $0.356 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2020 | $0.410 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 10, 2020 | $0.369 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $0.464 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2019 | $0.459 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2019 | $0.375 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2019 | $0.359 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.403 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2018 | $0.354 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.360 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 16, 2018 | $0.248 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.352 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2017 | $0.305 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.270 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2017 | $0.147 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2016 | $0.264 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2016 | $0.291 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2016 | $0.283 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2016 | $0.131 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.367 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2015 | $0.287 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.238 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2015 | $0.076 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.331 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2014 | $0.241 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2014 | $0.237 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $0.113 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2013 | $0.292 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2013 | $0.208 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2013 | $0.227 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2013 | $0.083 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2012 | $0.295 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2012 | $0.197 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2012 | $0.191 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2012 | $0.042 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $0.219 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2011 | $0.154 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2011 | $0.152 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2011 | $0.033 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2010 | $0.190 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2010 | $0.108 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2010 | $0.105 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2010 | $0.031 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2009 | $0.193 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2009 | $0.123 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2009 | $0.122 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2009 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2008 | $0.403 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2008 | $0.328 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2008 | $0.317 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2008 | $0.283 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2007 | $0.414 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2007 | $0.447 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2007 | $0.386 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2007 | $0.243 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2006 | $0.437 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2006 | $0.303 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2006 | $0.303 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2006 | $0.243 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2005 | $0.421 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2005 | $0.263 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2005 | $0.258 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2005 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2004 | $1.148 | OrdinaryDividend |
VFH - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
William Coleman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 22, 2015
6.44
6.4%
William A. Coleman, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has worked in investment management since joining Vanguard in 2006 and has co-managed the Conservative Allocation and Moderate Allocation Portfolios since 2013. Education: B.S., King’s College; M.S., Saint Joseph’s University.
Michelle Louie
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 30, 2017
4.5
4.5%
Michelle Louie, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. She has been with Vanguard since 2010, has worked in investment management since 2011. Education: B.S., The American University; M.B.A., Georgia Institute of Technology.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 25.42 | 9.61 | 4.58 |
