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GURUvsVFQYETF Comparison

ETF 1
GURU

Global X Guru Index ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-0.15%
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ETF 2
VFQY

Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF Shares

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-0.15%
Full VFQY fund page

Global X Guru Index ETF (GURU) and Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF Shares (VFQY) belong to the same industry segment: US Multi-Factor. GURU's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, VFQY's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Industrials and Financials. GURU is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.75%, versus 0.13% for VFQY. GURU is down -3.9% year-to-date (YTD) with -$570K in YTD flows. VFQY performs better with -0.47% YTD performance, and -$4M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GURU and VFQY 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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GURU vs VFQY performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.0%Feb 11Feb 19Feb 26Mar 5

Cumulative Flows

-10 M0 M10 M20 M30 MFeb 11Feb 19Feb 26Mar 5

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
GURU
VFQY
-2.94%-3.73%
-6.46%-2.31%
-3.90%-0.47%
+24.93%+15.05%
+79.38%+52.93%
+29.07%+43.89%
Flows
GURU
VFQY
-$577K-$6M
-$570K+$745K
-$570K-$4M
-$386K+$9M
-$18M+$116M
-$27M+$269M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
GURU
VFQY
+14.09%+13.49%
+19.76%+19.40%
+16.56%+16.21%
+20.54%+18.70%
Max drawdown
GURU
VFQY
-6.76%-4.67%
-14.85%-13.79%
-20.65%-20.74%
-38.60%-25.95%
Max drawdown duration
GURU
VFQY
90d31d
46d46d
134d251d
1160d752d
Trading data

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GURU
VFQY
Last sale
3/12/2026 at 5:10 PM
$59.37
$152.85
Previous close
03/11/2026
$59.94
$153.40
Consolidated volume
03/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 3/12/2026 at 5:10 PM
Live
Closed
GURU
VFQY
Last price
$59.37
$152.85
1D performance
-0.95%
-0.36%
AuM$54.63 M$431.66 M
E/R0.75%0.13%
Characteristics
GURU
VFQY
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderGlobal XVanguard
BenchmarkSolactive Guru Index-
N° of holdings65379
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 4, 2012February 13, 2018
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

GURU
USA
88.6%
Other
11.4%
VFQY
USA
88.99%
Other
11.01%

Sectors

GURU
Health Care
17.22%
Information Techn.
14.82%
Consumer Discreti.
13.63%
Industrials
11.88%
Other
42.44%
VFQY
Information Techn.
20.48%
Industrials
16.96%
Financials
16.33%
Consumer Discreti.
13.1%
Health Care
11.82%
Other
21.31%
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Diversification

GURU

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

22.95%
VFQY

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

22.8%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
GURU
MODINE MNFC CO
1.72%
US5787841007
1.68%
US2528281080
1.61%
DENALI THERAPEUTICS INC
1.56%
META PLATFORMS
1.54%
COMERICA
1.53%
SEAWORLD ENTERTAINMENT
1.53%
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
1.52%
DELTA AIR LINES
1.49%
TARGA RESOURCS
1.49%
ALPHABET INC-CL
1.49%
US0404132054
1.46%
UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS
1.45%
KYMERA THERAPEUTICS
1.44%
LITHIA MOTORS
1.44%
VFQY
US5128073062
2.19%
KLA CORPORATION
1.76%
GILEAD SCIENCES
1.72%
MERCK & CO INC
1.65%
PEPSICO U
1.62%
FORTINET
1.54%
ADOBE INC
1.53%
APPLE
1.49%
ZOETIS INC
1.49%
AUTODESK
1.38%
LILLY
1.31%
COSTCO WHOLESALE
1.30%
AMERICAN EXPRESS
1.29%
QUALCOMM
1.27%
TRANE TECHNOLOGIES PLC
1.25%
Frequently asked questions about GURU and VFQY

How have the GURU and VFQY ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 11, 2026, GURU is down -3.9% year-to-date (YTD), while VFQY has lost -0.47%. That puts VFQY better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GURU or VFQY?

Year-to-date, the GURU ETF saw -$570K in flows, compared to -$4M for VFQY.

Which ETF is more volatile: GURU or VFQY?

Over the past year, GURU had a volatility of 19.76%, while VFQY experienced 19.4%.

Which ETF is bigger: GURU or VFQY?

As of March 11, 2026, GURU holds $54.63 M in assets under management (AUM), while VFQY manages $431.66 M.

What sectors do the GURU and VFQY ETFs invest in?

GURU leans toward sectors like Health Care, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, VFQY focuses on Information Technology, Industrials and Financials.

What are the top holdings of the GURU ETF and VFQY ETF?

GURU top holdings include MODINE MNFC CO, US5787841007 and US2528281080. VFQY holds in its top three: US5128073062, KLA CORPORATION and GILEAD SCIENCES.

Which ETF is more diversified: GURU or VFQY?

GURU holds 76 securities with 22.95% of its assets in the top 15. VFQY has 385 securities and a top 15 weight of 22.8%.

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