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Vanguard Industrials ETF
VIS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +6.11% | +5.38% | +12.88% | +38.88% | +83.79% | +83.35% |
| Flows | +$104M | +$365M | +$493M | +$810M | +$892M | -$307M |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Industrials ETF is built to track the MSCI US IMI Industrials 25/50 GTR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 386 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 23, 2004 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 386
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +20.90% | +16.22% | +17.11% | +18.44% |
Max drawdown | -12.25% | -12.25% | -20.58% | -23.03% |
Max drawdown duration | 53d | 53d | 213d | 584d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 80d | 272d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VIS?
VIS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VIS track?
VIS tracks the MSCI US IMI Industrials 25/50 GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VIS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Industrials Equities. It is part of the segment: US Industrials.
What is the expense ratio of VIS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VIS is 0.09%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VIS launched?
VIS was launched on September 23, 2004, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VIS?
VIS is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VIS?
As of April 24, 2026, VIS manages $7.66 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VIS performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, VIS delivered a return of 6.11% over the past month (1M performance), 5.38% over the past three months (3M), and 12.88% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VIS?
As of April 24, 2026, VIS has seen net flows of +$104M in the past month (1M flow) and +$493M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VIS pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, VIS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.9%.
How many holdings are in VIS
As of March 31, 2026, VIS holds 386 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VIS?
As of March 31, 2026, VIS holds 386 securities, with 38.23% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VIS?
As of March 31, 2026, VIS holds a portfolio of 386 underlyings, with its largest positions including CATERPILLAR, GENERAL ELECTRIC and RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VIS invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VIS has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VIS focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, VIS is primarily exposed to Industrials.
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