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AAEQvsVVETF Comparison

ETF 1
AAEQ

Alpha Architect US Equity 2 ETF

This fund is part of
US All Cap
-0.24%
VS
ETF 2
VV

Vanguard Large-Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap
-0.26%

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. AAEQ's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. In contrast, VV's top sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Healthcare. AAEQ is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.09%, versus 0.03% for VV. AAEQ is up 11.43% year-to-date (YTD) with -$14M in YTD flows. VV performs better with 13.26% YTD performance, and +$919M 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

-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.03.0%Jul 6Jul 13Jul 20Jul 27Aug 3

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/05/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
AAEQ
VV
+2.70%+2.43%
+6.36%+6.79%
+11.43%+13.26%
n/a+23.57%
n/a+78.59%
n/a+83.14%
Flows
AAEQ
VV
-$2M+$155M
-$1M+$23M
-$14M+$919M
-+$1.21B
-+$3.67B
-+$6.70B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
AAEQ
VV
+13.87%+14.25%
n/a+12.99%
n/a+15.16%
n/a+17.33%
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
63d62d
n/a92d
n/a126d
n/a715d
Trading data

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AAEQ
VV
Last sale
8/5/2026 at 2:21 PM
$55.37
$353.67
Previous close
08/05/2026
$55.08
$354.28
Consolidated volume
08/05/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of July 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Main metrics
Last update 8/5/2026 at 2:21 PM
Live
Closed
AAEQ
VV
Last price
$55.37
$353.67
1D performance
+0.53%
-0.17%
AuM$511.83 M$54.25 B
E/R0.09%0.03%
Characteristics
AAEQ
VV
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderAlpha ArchitectVanguard
Benchmark-CRSP U.S. Large Cap Index
N° of holdings347424
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
97.82%
Other
2.18%
VV
USA
96.9%
Other
3.1%

Sectors

AAEQ
Technology
46.81%
Finance
12.65%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
9.37%
Healthcare
8.85%
Industrials
7.38%
Other
14.94%
VV
Technology
46.07%
Finance
12.82%
Healthcare
8.7%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
8.69%
Industrials
8%
Other
15.71%
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Diversification

AAEQ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

45.97%
VV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

43.25%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
AAEQ
NVIDIA Corp.
7.58%
Apple, Inc.
7.23%
Microsoft Corp.
4.92%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.98%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.43%
Broadcom Inc.
2.86%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.74%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.14%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.08%
Tesla, Inc.
1.72%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.68%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
1.60%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.49%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
1.45%
Johnson & Johnson
1.07%
VV
NVIDIA Corp.
7.25%
Apple, Inc.
6.69%
Microsoft Corp.
4.36%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.63%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.30%
Broadcom Inc.
2.82%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.60%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.05%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.95%
Tesla, Inc.
1.87%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.60%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
1.49%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
1.39%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.28%
Johnson & Johnson
0.96%
Frequently asked questions about AAEQ and VV

How have the AAEQ and VV ETFs performed in 2026?

As of August 5, 2026, AAEQ is up 11.43% year-to-date (YTD), while VV has returned 13.26%. 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 -$14M in flows, compared to +$919M for VV.

Which ETF is bigger: AAEQ or VV?

As of August 5, 2026, AAEQ holds $511.83 M in assets under management (AUM), while VV manages $54.25 B.

What sectors do the AAEQ and VV ETFs invest in?

AAEQ leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. Meanwhile, VV focuses on Technology, Finance and Healthcare.

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

AAEQ top holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp.. VV holds in its top three: NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp..

Which ETF is more diversified: AAEQ or VV?

AAEQ holds 348 securities with 45.97% of its assets in the top 15. VV has 433 securities and a top 15 weight of 43.25%.

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