# Hartford US Value ETF (VMAX): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vmax for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Hartford · Asset class: US Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2023-12-05 The Hartford US Value ETF aims to mirror the total return performance of its benchmark index, prior to the deduction of any fees or expenses. This index is composed of publicly traded large-capitalization U.S. stocks, with a particular emphasis on companies that display attractive value attributes and relatively lower market prices. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $65.95 | | Expense Ratio | 0.29% | | Assets Under Management | $3.3M | | NAV | $65.88 | | Holdings Count | 166 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 2.04% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.35 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $51.19 – $66.44 | | Beta | 0.76 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.4351 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-25 - Pay date: 2026-09-29 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does VMAX invest in? The Hartford US Value ETF aims to mirror the total return performance of its benchmark index, prior to the deduction of any fees or expenses. This index is composed of publicly traded large-capitalization U.S. stocks, with a particular emphasis on companies that display attractive value attributes and relatively lower market prices. ### What is the expense ratio of VMAX? Hartford US Value ETF (VMAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.29%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is VMAX? Hartford US Value ETF (VMAX) manages $3.3M 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 VMAX actively managed or an index fund? VMAX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was VMAX launched? Hartford US Value ETF (VMAX) launched in December 2023 and is managed by Hartford. ### How has VMAX performed? VMAX'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. ### Does VMAX pay a dividend? Hartford US Value ETF (VMAX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.04%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does VMAX pay dividends? Hartford US Value ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is VMAX's dividend yield? VMAX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.04%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is VMAX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VMAX was 2026-09-25. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will VMAX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.29% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does VMAX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VMAX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does VMAX cost more than a fund like VOO? VMAX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.29%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where VMAX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to VMAX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as VMAX (0.29%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vmax - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vmax/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vmax/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vmax/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vmax/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.