VISvsGCADETF Comparison
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ETF 2
GCAD
Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF
Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS) belongs to the US Industrials segment. Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF (GCAD) is part of the segment. VIS's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Materials. In contrast, GCAD's top sector exposures are Industrials, Materials and Communication Services. VIS is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.09%, versus 0.9% for GCAD. VIS is up 12.88% year-to-date (YTD) with +$493M in YTD flows. GCAD performs worse with 10.3% YTD performance, and +$12M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VIS and GCAD 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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VIS vs GCAD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VIS GCAD | +6.11%+1.51% | +5.38%-3.30% | +12.88%+10.30% | +38.88%+55.77% | +83.79%+114.88% | +83.35%n/a |
| Flows | VIS GCAD | +$104M+$794K | +$365M+$10M | +$493M+$12M | +$810M+$16M | +$892M+$19M | -$307M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VIS GCAD | +20.90%+24.32% | +16.22%+18.08% | +17.11%+18.18% | +18.44%n/a |
| Max drawdown | VIS GCAD | -12.25%-14.81% | -12.25%-14.81% | -20.58%-16.22% | -23.03%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | VIS GCAD | 53d52d | 53d52d | 213d91d | 584dn/a |
Trading data
VIS | GCAD | |
Last sale 4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM | $336.15 | $50.50 |
| Previous close 04/24/2026 | $336.01 | $50.34 |
| Consolidated volume 04/24/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VIS | GCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $336.15 | $50.50 |
| 1D performance | +0.04% | +0.33% |
| AuM | $7.66 B | $28.12 M |
| E/R | 0.09% | 0.9% |
Characteristics
VIS | GCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | Vanguard | Gabelli Funds |
| Benchmark | MSCI US IMI Industrials 25/50 Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 350 | 38 |
| Asset class | Equities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 23, 2004 | January 3, 2023 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VIS
USA
92.63%
Other
7.37%
GCAD
USA
87.87%
Other
12.13%
Sectors
VIS
Industrials
88.7%
Other
11.3%
GCAD
Industrials
85.62%
Other
14.38%
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Diversification
VIS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
38.23%
GCAD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
63.19%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
VIS
CATERPILLAR
5.09%
GENERAL ELECTRIC
4.59%
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD
3.97%
US36828A1016
3.64%
BOEING U
2.39%
DEERE
2.22%
HONEYWELL INTL
2.20%
UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC
2.18%
EATON CORP PLC
2.13%
LOCKHEED MARTIN
1.93%
UNION PACIFIC U
1.89%
PARKER HANNIFIN
1.73%
WASTE MANAGEMENT
1.42%
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
1.42%
TRANE TECHNOLOGIES PLC
1.42%
GCAD
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL
5.94%
BOEING U
5.92%
LOCKHEED MARTIN
5.83%
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
5.79%
MOOG
5.30%
HEXCEL
4.58%
TEXTRON
4.58%
HONEYWELL INTL
4.21%
DUCOMMUN
3.86%
L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
3.60%
MERCURY SYSTEMS INC
2.90%
GENERAL DYNAMICS
2.87%
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC
2.77%
CURTISS WRIGHT
2.72%
ASTRONICS
2.33%
Frequently asked questions about VIS and GCAD
How have the VIS and GCAD ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 24, 2026, VIS is up 12.88% year-to-date (YTD), while GCAD has returned 10.3%. That puts VIS better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VIS or GCAD?
Year-to-date, the VIS ETF saw +$493M in flows, compared to +$12M for GCAD.
Which ETF is more volatile: VIS or GCAD?
Over the past year, VIS had a volatility of 16.22%, while GCAD experienced 18.08%.
Which ETF is bigger: VIS or GCAD?
As of April 24, 2026, VIS holds $7.66 B in assets under management (AUM), while GCAD manages $28.12 M.
What sectors do the VIS and GCAD ETFs invest in?
VIS leans toward sectors like Industrials. Meanwhile, GCAD focuses on Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the VIS ETF and GCAD ETF?
VIS top holdings include CATERPILLAR, GENERAL ELECTRIC and RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD. GCAD holds in its top three: ALBANY INTERNATIONAL, BOEING U and LOCKHEED MARTIN.
Which ETF is more diversified: VIS or GCAD?
VIS holds 386 securities with 38.23% of its assets in the top 15. GCAD has 40 securities and a top 15 weight of 63.19%.
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