iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About VLUE

What does VLUE invest in?

This ETF is designed to replicate the investment performance of a specific index. That index focuses on U.S. large- and mid-capitalization companies, selecting those that exhibit strong 'value' characteristics and trade at comparatively lower valuations.

What is the expense ratio of VLUE?

iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) charges an expense ratio of 0.15%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VLUE?

iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) manages $9.17B 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 VLUE actively managed or an index fund?

VLUE is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (VLUE's is 0.15%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was VLUE launched?

iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) launched in April 2013 and is managed by IShares.

How has VLUE performed?

VLUE'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.