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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.
Is VFH's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.
Launched on January 26, 2004, the Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF Shares (VFH) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market.
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XLF holds significantly fewer stocks than VFH, and is more concentrated in its top positions. VFH offers broader exposure to the financial sector and charges a slightly higher expense ratio than XLF.
The Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) provides broad exposure across the financial sector with more than 400 holdings, while the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT) focuses on 31 regional lenders. IAT offers a higher dividend yield of 2.60%, but also carries a much higher expense ratio.