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Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF Shares
VFQY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +8.86% | +0.73% | +3.59% | +23.06% | +54.59% | +44.48% |
| Flows | +$7M | -$7M | -$8M | +$5M | +$104M | +$263M |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 388 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 13, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 388
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.72% | +14.41% | +16.12% | +18.70% |
Max drawdown | -8.86% | -8.86% | -20.74% | -25.95% |
Max drawdown duration | 78d | 78d | 251d | 752d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 127d | 546d |
What type of ETF is VFQY?
VFQY is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What does VFQY 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 VFQY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VFQY is 0.13%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VFQY launched?
VFQY was launched on February 13, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VFQY?
VFQY is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VFQY?
As of April 27, 2026, VFQY manages $443.94 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VFQY performed recently?
As of April 27, 2026, VFQY delivered a return of 8.86% over the past month (1M performance), 0.73% over the past three months (3M), and 3.59% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VFQY?
As of April 27, 2026, VFQY has seen net flows of +$7M in the past month (1M flow) and -$8M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VFQY pay dividends?
As of April 27, 2026, VFQY has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.14%.
How many holdings are in VFQY
As of March 31, 2026, VFQY holds 388 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VFQY?
As of March 31, 2026, VFQY holds 388 securities, with 22.81% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VFQY?
As of March 31, 2026, VFQY holds a portfolio of 388 underlyings, with its largest positions including FORTINET, KLA CORPORATION and US5128073062. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VFQY invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VFQY has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VFQY focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, VFQY is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Industrials and Financials.
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