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VFLOvsQVALETF Comparison

ETF 1
VFLO

VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap
-1.51%
Full VFLO fund page
VS
ETF 2
QVAL

Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-1.26%
Full QVAL fund page

VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO) belongs to the US Large Cap segment. Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. VFLO's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Energy and Health Care. In contrast, QVAL's top sector exposures are Consumer Discretionary, Health Care and Industrials. VFLO is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.44%, versus 0.29% for QVAL. VFLO is up 0% year-to-date (YTD) with +$593M in YTD flows. QVAL performs better with 4.02% YTD performance, and +$13M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VFLO and QVAL 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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VFLO vs QVAL performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.0%Feb 12Feb 20Feb 27Mar 6

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
VFLO
QVAL
-1.03%-4.46%
-0.84%+3.00%
+0.00%+4.02%
+17.85%+22.45%
n/a+62.68%
n/a+73.83%
Flows
VFLO
QVAL
+$139M+$8M
+$738M+$20M
+$593M+$13M
+$2.42B+$44M
-+$101M
-+$162M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
VFLO
QVAL
+13.80%+13.49%
+19.86%+20.35%
n/a+18.35%
n/a+21.71%
Max drawdown
VFLO
QVAL
-3.49%-5.93%
-15.30%-14.68%
n/a-21.39%
n/a-27.03%
Max drawdown duration
VFLO
QVAL
25d29d
79d37d
n/a302d
n/a653d
Trading data

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VFLO
QVAL
Last sale
3/13/2026 at 3:11 PM
$39.20
$50.66
Previous close
03/12/2026
$39.31
$51.16
Consolidated volume
03/12/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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QVAL
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VFLO
QVAL
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Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 3/13/2026 at 3:11 PM
Live
Closed
VFLO
QVAL
Last price
$39.20
$50.66
1D performance
-0.28%
-0.98%
AuM$6.17 B$472.81 M
E/R0.44%0.29%
Characteristics
VFLO
QVAL
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderVictorySharesAlpha Architect
BenchmarkVictory U.S. Large Cap Free Cash Flow Index-
N° of holdings4950
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 22, 2023October 22, 2014
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

VFLO
USA
88.59%
Other
11.41%
QVAL
USA
97.72%
Other
2.28%

Sectors

VFLO
Information Techn.
24.88%
Energy
24.23%
Health Care
22.01%
Consumer Discreti.
11.9%
Other
16.98%
QVAL
Consumer Discreti.
21.88%
Health Care
18.04%
Industrials
13.91%
Energy
12%
Information Techn.
11.92%
Materials
8%
Other
14.25%
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Diversification

VFLO

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

44.71%
QVAL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

30.1%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
VFLO
MERCK & CO INC
4.41%
CIGNA
4.02%
CHEVRON TEXACO
3.61%
NEWMONT CORP
3.53%
DEVON ENERGY
2.97%
DIAMONDBACK ENERGY
2.91%
AMGEN-T
2.87%
ROYALTY PHARMA
2.81%
ACCENTURE PLC-A
2.74%
ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS INC
2.60%
COTERRA ENERGY
2.53%
AIRBNB
2.46%
ADOBE INC
2.45%
SCHLUMBERGER
2.40%
SALESFORCE INC
2.40%
QVAL
NEWMONT CORP
2.02%
BIOGEN INC
2.01%
ONEOK
2.01%
US71424F1057
2.01%
MERCK & CO INC
2.01%
ELEVANCE HEALTH INC
2.01%
THE GAP
2.01%
URBAN OUTFITTERS
2.01%
EXELIXIS
2.01%
HALLIBURTON
2.00%
COTERRA ENERGY
2.00%
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS
2.00%
HALOZYME THERAPEUTICS
2.00%
LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC
2.00%
UTD THERAPEUT
2.00%
Frequently asked questions about VFLO and QVAL

How have the VFLO and QVAL ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 12, 2026, VFLO is up 0% year-to-date (YTD), while QVAL has returned 4.02%. That puts QVAL better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VFLO or QVAL?

Year-to-date, the VFLO ETF saw +$593M in flows, compared to +$13M for QVAL.

Which ETF is more volatile: VFLO or QVAL?

Over the past year, VFLO had a volatility of 19.86%, while QVAL experienced 20.35%.

Which ETF is bigger: VFLO or QVAL?

As of March 12, 2026, VFLO holds $6.17 B in assets under management (AUM), while QVAL manages $472.81 M.

What sectors do the VFLO and QVAL ETFs invest in?

VFLO leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Energy and Health Care. Meanwhile, QVAL focuses on Consumer Discretionary, Health Care and Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the VFLO ETF and QVAL ETF?

VFLO top holdings include MERCK & CO INC, CIGNA and CHEVRON TEXACO. QVAL holds in its top three: NEWMONT CORP, BIOGEN INC and ONEOK.

Which ETF is more diversified: VFLO or QVAL?

VFLO holds 49 securities with 44.71% of its assets in the top 15. QVAL has 50 securities and a top 15 weight of 30.1%.

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