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Vanguard Industrials ETF
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Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.63% | -9.79% | +6.26% | +6.29% | +73.73% | +66.46% |
| Flows | -$261M | +$111M | +$924M | +$938M | +$1.10B | +$150M |
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 | 396 |
| 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 August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 396
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.52% | +18.18% | +17.58% | +18.64% |
Max drawdown | -12.10% | -12.49% | -20.58% | -23.03% |
Max drawdown duration | 68d | 115d | 213d | 584d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 80d | 272d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 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 October 23, 2026, VIS manages $7.57 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VIS performed recently?
As of October 23, 2026, VIS delivered a return of -3.63% over the past month (1M performance), -9.79% over the past three months (3M), and 6.26% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VIS?
As of October 23, 2026, VIS has seen net flows of -$261M in the past month (1M flow) and +$924M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VIS pay dividends?
As of October 23, 2026, VIS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.97%.
How many holdings are in VIS
As of August 31, 2026, VIS holds 396 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 August 31, 2026, VIS holds 396 securities, with 37.86% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VIS?
As of August 31, 2026, VIS holds a portfolio of 396 underlyings, with its largest positions including Caterpillar, Inc., GE Aerospace and RTX Corp.. 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 August 31, 2026, VIS has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VIS focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, VIS is primarily exposed to Industrials and Business Services.
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