Vanguard Morningstar Value ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About VTV

What does VTV invest in?

This exchange-traded fund endeavors to replicate the returns of the CRSP US Large Cap Value Index, an benchmark that assesses the investment performance of substantial, value-oriented companies. It presents an accessible strategy for investors to align their portfolio with the performance of numerous leading U.S. value stocks. The fund operates under a passive management philosophy, utilizing a full-replication methodology.

What is the expense ratio of VTV?

Vanguard Morningstar Value ETF (VTV) charges an expense ratio of 0.03%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VTV?

Vanguard Morningstar Value ETF (VTV) manages $256.50B 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 VTV actively managed or an index fund?

VTV 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 (VTV's is 0.03%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was VTV launched?

Vanguard Morningstar Value ETF (VTV) launched in January 2004 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VTV performed?

VTV'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.