Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF (VFMF)
VFMF is an actively managed ETF by Vanguard. VFMF launched on Feb 13, 2018 and has a 0.18% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US9219356071
921935607
Feb 13, 2018
North America (U.S.)
1x
Multi-Cap
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard U.S. Multifactor 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 U.S. Multifactor ETF had a return of 21.52% year-to-date (YTD) and 32.18% in the last 12 months.
VFMF
21.52%
4.74%
12.86%
32.18%
14.05%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.72%
1.67%
12.93%
30.55%
13.88%
11.16%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VFMF, 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 | 0.66% | 4.65% | 5.24% | -5.37% | 3.98% | -1.50% | 7.24% | -0.59% | 0.34% | -0.51% | 21.52% | ||
| 2023 | 5.79% | -1.53% | -3.24% | -1.02% | -2.87% | 9.69% | 4.78% | -1.71% | -3.13% | -4.34% | 7.61% | 8.57% | 18.52% |
| 2022 | -4.73% | 0.71% | 1.43% | -6.29% | 3.42% | -10.54% | 9.07% | -1.78% | -7.97% | 14.02% | 4.91% | -5.24% | -5.70% |
| 2021 | 2.94% | 6.38% | 6.03% | 2.71% | 2.81% | -0.93% | -0.89% | 2.91% | -3.01% | 5.83% | -1.76% | 4.10% | 30.05% |
| 2020 | -3.56% | -10.70% | -18.72% | 12.49% | 5.07% | 1.63% | 4.49% | 4.74% | -3.42% | -0.33% | 12.65% | 5.21% | 4.99% |
| 2019 | 8.75% | 4.09% | -1.49% | 2.81% | -7.69% | 7.19% | 1.31% | -4.11% | 2.88% | 1.80% | 3.39% | 2.55% | 22.34% |
| 2018 | -0.62% | 0.13% | 0.22% | 3.57% | -0.11% | 2.49% | 3.15% | -1.24% | -8.02% | 0.33% | -10.76% | -11.29% |
Expense Ratio
VFMF has an expense ratio of 0.18%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VFMF is 71, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF (VFMF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF provided a 1.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.05 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.05 | $2.05 | $2.18 | $1.49 | $1.31 | $1.31 | $0.82 |
Dividend yield | 1.49% | 1.78% | 2.21% | 1.39% | 1.56% | 1.61% | 1.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard U.S. Multifactor 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 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $2.05 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $2.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $1.49 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $1.31 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $1.31 |
| 2018 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.82 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard U.S. Multifactor 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 U.S. Multifactor ETF was 41.34%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF drawdown is 1.12%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -41.34% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 179 | Dec 4, 2020 | 223 |
| -23.58% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 267 | Jan 16, 2020 | 347 |
| -19.06% | Nov 17, 2021 | 215 | Sep 26, 2022 | 199 | Jul 13, 2023 | 414 |
| -10.05% | Aug 2, 2023 | 62 | Oct 27, 2023 | 25 | Dec 4, 2023 | 87 |
| -8.63% | Aug 1, 2024 | 3 | Aug 5, 2024 | 48 | Oct 11, 2024 | 51 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF volatility is 5.88%, 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.