# Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap ETF (VSLU): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Applied Finance · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2021-04-29

The Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap ETF primarily allocates its assets, typically committing at least 80% of its net worth, to equity holdings of large-capitalization companies. For the purpose of this fund, the investment adviser defines large-cap firms as those possessing a market capitalization of $5 billion or greater, determined at the exact point of purchase. While its main focus is on these larger entities, the fund maintains the discretion to also invest in a variety of other securities, including shares of small and mid-sized companies, convertible instruments, preferred shares...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $49.12 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
| Assets Under Management | $575.8M |
| NAV | $49.53 |
| Holdings Count | 0 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.42% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.20 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| 52-Week Range | $39.80 – $50.01 |
| Beta | 0.95 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.2048 /share
- Ex-date: 2025-12-24
- Pay date: 2025-12-26

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does VSLU invest in?

The Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap ETF primarily allocates its assets, typically committing at least 80% of its net worth, to equity holdings of large-capitalization companies. For the purpose of this fund, the investment adviser defines large-cap firms as those possessing a market capitalization of $5 billion or greater, determined at the exact point of purchase. While its main focus is on these larger entities, the fund maintains the discretion to also invest in a variety of other securities, including shares of small and mid-sized companies, convertible instruments, preferred shares, rights, and warrants. It's important to note that this is a non-diversified fund.

### What is the expense ratio of VSLU?

Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap ETF (VSLU) charges an expense ratio of 0.49%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is VSLU?

Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap ETF (VSLU) manages $575.8M 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 VSLU actively managed or an index fund?

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

### When was VSLU launched?

Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap ETF (VSLU) launched in April 2021 and is managed by Applied Finance.

### How has VSLU performed?

VSLU'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 VSLU pay a dividend?

Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap ETF (VSLU) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.42%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does VSLU pay dividends?

Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap ETF pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is VSLU's dividend yield?

VSLU's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.42%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is VSLU's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for VSLU was 2025-12-24. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will VSLU's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.49% 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 VSLU charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from VSLU'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 VSLU cost more than a fund like VOO?

VSLU's strategy (current expense ratio 0.49%) 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 VSLU sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to VSLU?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as VSLU (0.49%) 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/vslu
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vslu/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vslu/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vslu/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/vslu/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.