
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.
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The pitch for iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (CBOE:VLUE) and Vanguard Value ETF (NYSEARCA:VTV) sounds nearly identical: buy cheap U.S.

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The semiconductor market has seen immense growth over the past year, and that momentum continues with Micron Technology (MU) blowing analyst expectations out of the water. Expect ETFs offering pure play exposure to the memory semiconductor industry to benefit in at least the near-term future.

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Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on April 16, 2013.