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VFQY
+7.48 · +4.99%
$157.27 · BATS

Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor (VFQY) ETF Analysis | Mid-Cap Blend

Vanguard · USA
AUM:$446.5M
#– of – in Mid-Cap Blend ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 12.0% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.13% — among the lowest available for this category.

What is VFQY?

The fund invests primarily in U. common stocks with the potential to generate higher returns relative to the broad U.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
VFQY returned 12.0% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Competitive Expense Ratio
Expense ratio of 0.13% — reasonable for the index exposure provided.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 16.1% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$446.5M
Expense Ratio0.13%
Dividend Yield1.15%
Holdings412
Inception DateFeb 2018
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderVanguard
Beta1.04
CategoryMid-Cap Blend
CurrencyUSD
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+12.6%
1Y
+18.5%
3Y
+57.5%
5Y
+53.2%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in VFQY 5 years ago, it would have grown to £15,320 — a gain of £5,320.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

VFQY delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearVFQY
2026 YTD+15.3%
2025+10.4%
2024+13.5%
2023+23.1%
2022-15.8%
CAGR 4yr+6.8%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +9.3%Worst year: -15.8% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
67%
Positive
Volatility
10.3%
Low
Momentum
+3.9%
30-day change
Support Level
174.20
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.
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