Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)
VFH is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the MSCI US Investable Market Financials 25/50 Index. VFH launched on Jan 26, 2004 and has a 0.10% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US92204A4058 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92204A405 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Financials Equities |
| Index Tracked | MSCI US Investable Market Financials 25/50 Index |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
VFH features an expense ratio of 0.10%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Financials ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Financials ETF had a return of 10.09% year-to-date (YTD) and 36.51% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Financials ETF had an annualized return of 10.97%, while the S&P 500 benchmark had an annualized return of 10.79%, indicating that Vanguard Financials ETF performed slightly bigger than the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 10.09% | 9.47% |
| 1 month | 4.11% | 1.91% |
| 6 months | 25.05% | 18.36% |
| 1 year | 36.51% | 26.61% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 11.08% | 12.90% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 10.97% | 10.79% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VFH, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.86% | 4.20% | 4.96% | -4.62% | 10.09% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 7.83% | -2.07% | -10.32% | 2.17% | -3.95% | 6.87% | 6.02% | -3.05% | -3.20% | -2.90% | 11.44% | 6.78% | 14.17% |
| 2022 | -0.57% | -1.32% | -1.01% | -10.13% | 3.51% | -10.68% | 7.45% | -1.94% | -7.89% | 12.14% | 6.13% | -5.94% | -12.31% |
| 2021 | -1.52% | 11.76% | 5.87% | 6.27% | 4.13% | -2.86% | -0.29% | 5.11% | -1.70% | 7.56% | -5.35% | 2.93% | 35.22% |
| 2020 | -2.40% | -11.20% | -22.77% | 10.04% | 2.88% | 0.31% | 2.99% | 3.87% | -3.82% | 0.75% | 16.37% | 6.93% | -1.96% |
| 2019 | 9.42% | 3.11% | -3.10% | 8.55% | -7.01% | 6.51% | 2.74% | -5.16% | 4.78% | 2.04% | 4.94% | 2.38% | 31.57% |
| 2018 | 5.71% | -2.71% | -3.22% | -0.36% | -0.16% | -1.88% | 4.68% | 1.37% | -2.61% | -5.35% | 2.68% | -11.38% | -13.52% |
| 2017 | 0.15% | 4.85% | -2.73% | -0.68% | -1.62% | 6.32% | 1.58% | -2.01% | 5.48% | 2.54% | 3.52% | 1.46% | 19.99% |
| 2016 | -8.50% | -2.55% | 7.62% | 2.85% | 2.54% | -2.55% | 3.91% | 3.23% | -2.26% | 1.86% | 13.84% | 4.14% | 24.86% |
| 2015 | -5.53% | 5.07% | 0.03% | -0.32% | 1.67% | -0.07% | 2.87% | -6.61% | -2.39% | 5.92% | 2.12% | -2.50% | -0.56% |
| 2014 | -3.08% | 3.39% | 2.55% | -1.67% | 1.38% | 2.70% | -1.77% | 3.91% | -1.42% | 3.83% | 1.97% | 1.79% | 14.10% |
| 2013 | 5.98% | 1.60% | 4.01% | 2.47% | 3.71% | -0.88% | 5.09% | -5.10% | 3.05% | 3.68% | 3.76% | 1.85% | 32.84% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of VFH is 87, placing it in the top 13% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
VFH (Vanguard Financials ETF)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Financials ETF granted a 1.86% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.88 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.88 | $1.92 | $1.91 | $1.81 | $1.61 | $1.66 | $1.36 | $1.07 | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.92 | $0.81 |
Dividend yield | 1.86% | 2.08% | 2.31% | 1.87% | 2.21% | 2.17% | 2.30% | 1.53% | 1.63% | 2.00% | 1.85% | 1.82% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Financials ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $1.92 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $1.91 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $1.81 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $1.61 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $1.66 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $1.36 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.07 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.97 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.97 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.92 |
| 2013 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.81 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Financials ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Financials ETF was 78.61%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 1937 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Financials ETF drawdown is 1.19%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -78.61% | Jun 5, 2007 | 443 | Mar 6, 2009 | 1937 | Nov 11, 2016 | 2380 |
| -44.42% | Feb 18, 2020 | 25 | Mar 23, 2020 | 200 | Jan 6, 2021 | 225 |
| -25.66% | Jan 13, 2022 | 180 | Sep 30, 2022 | 349 | Feb 22, 2024 | 529 |
| -24.31% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 216 | Nov 1, 2019 | 445 |
| -10.78% | Mar 8, 2004 | 44 | May 10, 2004 | 116 | Nov 4, 2004 | 160 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Financials ETF volatility is 3.09%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.