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Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF Shares
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Performance
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Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 11, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.13% | +2.26% | +4.01% | +27.79% | +70.56% | +76.68% |
| Flows | -$713K | +$75M | +$59M | +$122M | +$227M | +$325M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +13.12% | +18.82% | +16.61% | +18.43% |
Max drawdown | -4.50% | -13.77% | -20.32% | -20.32% |
Max drawdown duration | 31d | 46d | 260d | 260d |
Time to recover | N/A | 32d | 127d | 127d |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
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Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 546
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 546 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 13, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is VFMF?
VFMF is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What does VFMF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of VFMF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VFMF is 0.18%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VFMF launched?
VFMF was launched on February 13, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VFMF?
VFMF is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VFMF?
As of March 11, 2026, VFMF manages $535.98 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VFMF performed recently?
As of March 11, 2026, VFMF delivered a return of -4.13% over the past month (1M performance), 2.26% over the past three months (3M), and 4.01% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VFMF?
As of March 11, 2026, VFMF has seen net flows of -$713K in the past month (1M flow) and +$59M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VFMF pay dividends?
As of March 11, 2026, VFMF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.48%.
How many holdings are in VFMF
As of January 31, 2026, VFMF holds 546 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VFMF?
As of January 31, 2026, VFMF holds 546 securities, with 13.26% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VFMF?
As of January 31, 2026, VFMF holds a portfolio of 546 underlyings, with its largest positions including NEWMONT CORP, GILEAD SCIENCES and ALTRIA GROUP. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VFMF invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, VFMF has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VFMF focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, VFMF is primarily exposed to Financials, Health Care and Information Technology.
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