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AAEQvsVVETF Comparison

ETF 1
AAEQ

Alpha Architect US Equity 2 ETF

This fund is part of
US All Cap
+0%
VS
ETF 2
VV

Vanguard Large-Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap
+0%

Alpha Architect US Equity 2 ETF (AAEQ) belongs to the US All Cap segment. Vanguard Large-Cap ETF (VV) is part of the US Large Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. AAEQ is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.09%, versus 0.03% for VV. AAEQ is up 7.93% year-to-date (YTD) with +$9M in YTD flows. VV performs better with 10% YTD performance, and +$740M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AAEQ and VV below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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AAEQ vs VV performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.0-1.00.01.02.03.0%May 18May 26Jun 2Jun 9Jun 16

Cumulative Flows

-100 M-50 M0 MMay 18May 26Jun 2Jun 9Jun 16

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
AAEQ
VV
+0.85%+1.66%
+12.81%+13.83%
+7.93%+10.00%
n/a+26.61%
n/a+78.93%
n/a+89.55%
Flows
AAEQ
VV
+$21M-$58M
+$15M+$322M
+$9M+$740M
-+$1.07B
-+$3.39B
-+$6.65B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
AAEQ
VV
+15.20%+15.65%
n/a+12.59%
n/a+15.05%
n/a+17.29%
Max drawdown
AAEQ
VV
-4.43%-4.56%
n/a-9.19%
n/a-19.01%
n/a-25.64%
Max drawdown duration
AAEQ
VV
17d16d
n/a92d
n/a126d
n/a715d
Trading data

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AAEQ
VV
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 3:04 PM
$53.13
$343.70
Previous close
06/18/2026
$52.68
$345.00
Consolidated volume
06/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 3:04 PM
Live
Closed
AAEQ
VV
Last price
$53.13
$343.70
1D performance
+0.85%
-0.38%
AuM$518.66 M$52.66 B
E/R0.09%0.03%
Characteristics
AAEQ
VV
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderAlpha ArchitectVanguard
Benchmark-CRSP U.S. Large Cap Index
N° of holdings338416
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 10, 2025January 27, 2004
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

AAEQ
USA
97.14%
Other
2.86%
VV
USA
96.7%
Other
3.3%

Sectors

AAEQ
Information Techn.
37.3%
Communication Ser.
11.11%
Consumer Discreti.
10.41%
Financials
9.66%
Health Care
8.36%
Industrials
7.76%
Other
15.4%
VV
Information Techn.
35.7%
Communication Ser.
11.09%
Consumer Discreti.
10.01%
Financials
9.87%
Health Care
8.52%
Industrials
7.95%
Other
16.86%
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Diversification

AAEQ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

47.79%
VV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

44.23%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
AAEQ
NVIDIA
8.53%
APPLE
7.38%
MICROSOFT-T
5.91%
AMAZON.COM INC
4.18%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.78%
BROADCOM LIMITED
3.22%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.00%
META PLATFORMS
2.40%
TESLA
1.73%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.62%
JPMORGAN CHASE
1.55%
LILLY
1.28%
EXXON
1.16%
WALMART INC
1.05%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
1.00%
VV
NVIDIA
7.60%
APPLE
6.57%
MICROSOFT-T
5.00%
AMAZON.COM INC
4.23%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.69%
BROADCOM LIMITED
3.27%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.92%
META PLATFORMS
2.21%
TESLA
1.77%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.37%
JPMORGAN CHASE
1.32%
LILLY
1.31%
EXXON
1.06%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
0.96%
WALMART INC
0.95%
Frequently asked questions about AAEQ and VV

How have the AAEQ and VV ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, AAEQ is up 7.93% year-to-date (YTD), while VV has returned 10%. That puts VV better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: AAEQ or VV?

Year-to-date, the AAEQ ETF saw +$9M in flows, compared to +$740M for VV.

Which ETF is bigger: AAEQ or VV?

As of June 18, 2026, AAEQ holds $518.66 M in assets under management (AUM), while VV manages $52.66 B.

What sectors do the AAEQ and VV ETFs invest in?

AAEQ leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, VV focuses on Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.

What are the top holdings of the AAEQ ETF and VV ETF?

AAEQ top holdings include NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T. VV holds in its top three: NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T.

Which ETF is more diversified: AAEQ or VV?

AAEQ holds 353 securities with 47.79% of its assets in the top 15. VV has 443 securities and a top 15 weight of 44.23%.

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