Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV)
VFMV is an actively managed ETF by Vanguard. VFMV launched on Feb 13, 2018 and has a 0.13% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US9219354092 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 921935409 |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Inception Date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | All Cap Equities |
| Home Page | advisors.vanguard.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Multi-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF features an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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 U.S. Minimum Volatility 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. Minimum Volatility ETF had a return of 2.89% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.88% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.89% | 6.12% |
| 1 month | -1.95% | -1.08% |
| 6 months | 10.73% | 15.73% |
| 1 year | 9.88% | 22.34% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 7.54% | 11.82% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.53% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.25% | 2.99% | 2.90% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -3.33% | -0.15% | 5.72% | 3.70% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF(VFMV)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) 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. Minimum Volatility ETF granted a 1.82% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.95 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.95 | $2.30 | $2.05 | $1.39 | $1.91 | $2.23 | $1.70 |
Dividend yield | 1.82% | 2.20% | 2.08% | 1.31% | 2.14% | 2.43% | 2.29% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 |
| 2018 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 |
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 U.S. Minimum Volatility 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. Minimum Volatility ETF was 33.64%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 209 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF drawdown is 4.11%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.64% | Feb 21, 2020 | 22 | Mar 23, 2020 | 209 | Jan 20, 2021 | 231 |
| -16.12% | Sep 17, 2018 | 69 | Dec 24, 2018 | 82 | Apr 24, 2019 | 151 |
| -15.41% | Dec 30, 2021 | 190 | Sep 30, 2022 | 295 | Dec 4, 2023 | 485 |
| -6.09% | Feb 16, 2021 | 13 | Mar 4, 2021 | 20 | Apr 1, 2021 | 33 |
| -5.36% | Sep 3, 2021 | 21 | Oct 4, 2021 | 22 | Nov 3, 2021 | 43 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF volatility is 2.45%, 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.