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State Street SPDR S&P 1500 Value Tilt ETF
VLU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 11, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.50% | +4.42% | +18.53% | +23.10% | +74.80% | +84.64% |
| Flows | -$7M | +$22M | +$89M | +$104M | +$276M | +$308M |
Characteristics
The State Street SPDR S&P 1500 Value Tilt ETF is built to track the S&P 1500 Low Valuation Tilt Total Return 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 | State Street Investment Management |
| N° of holdings | 1459 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 24, 2012 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,459
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +8.78% | +10.68% | +13.38% | +15.37% |
Max drawdown | -2.27% | -6.39% | -16.13% | -19.49% |
Max drawdown duration | 26d | 58d | 211d | 559d |
Time to recover | N/A | 12d | 84d | 299d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 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 VLU?
VLU is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does VLU track?
VLU tracks the S&P 1500 Low Valuation Tilt Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VLU 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 VLU?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VLU is 0.12%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VLU launched?
VLU was launched on October 24, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VLU?
VLU is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of VLU?
As of September 11, 2026, VLU manages $765.99 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VLU performed recently?
As of September 11, 2026, VLU delivered a return of -0.5% over the past month (1M performance), 4.42% over the past three months (3M), and 18.53% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VLU?
As of September 11, 2026, VLU has seen net flows of -$7M in the past month (1M flow) and +$89M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VLU pay dividends?
As of September 11, 2026, VLU has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.57%.
How many holdings are in VLU
As of July 31, 2026, VLU holds 1459 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VLU?
As of July 31, 2026, VLU holds 1459 securities, with 23.25% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VLU?
As of July 31, 2026, VLU holds a portfolio of 1459 underlyings, with its largest positions including Amazon.com, Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VLU invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, VLU has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VLU focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, VLU is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
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