Vanguard Financials ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About VFH

What does VFH invest in?

This exchange-traded fund is crafted to mirror the investment performance of a specific reference index that tracks the returns of equities within the financial services industry. It operates under a passive management approach, primarily utilizing a full replication methodology whenever practical, but will employ a sampling strategy if regulatory constraints necessitate it. The fund's portfolio is comprised of shares from firms that offer financial services.

What is the expense ratio of VFH?

Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) charges an expense ratio of 0.09%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VFH?

Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) manages $13.90B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is VFH actively managed or an index fund?

VFH's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was VFH launched?

Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) launched in January 2004 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VFH performed?

VFH's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.