Vanguard Materials ETF
Issued by Vanguard
Performance
| Period | Return | Annualised | Window started | Price then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +4.2% | — | 2026-10-07 | $219.49 |
| 3 Months | -3.3% | — | 2026-08-07 | $236.41 |
| 6 Months | -2.0% | — | 2026-05-08 | $233.25 |
| YTD | +10.2% | — | 2025-12-31 | $207.55 |
| 1 Year | +18.8% | — | 2025-11-06 | $192.45 |
| 2 Years | +7.8% | +3.8% | 2024-11-06 | $212.19 |
| 5 Years | +18.9% | +3.5% | 2021-11-05 | $192.32 |
| Since Inception | +364.6% | +7.0% | 2004-01-30 | $49.22 |
Price returns only, computed from 5730 daily closes — before commissions, spreads and tax, and excluding any distributions, so a fund that pays income has earned more than these figures show. Annualised figures appear only for windows longer than about 13 months. These are not the fund's official NAV-based returns — see the issuer's fact sheet for those.
Trading & Market Data
VAW is trading inside its 52-week range. A high reading is not a sell signal and a low one is not a bargain — it only says where the last year's prices sit relative to today.
What the Expense Ratio Costs
VAW charges 0.10% a year. Deducted daily from net asset value, never billed separately, so it is easy to miss. On a flat $10,000 position — holding the price steady to isolate the fee from the returns — it compounds to:
An illustration, not a projection: in reality the fee is charged against a balance that moves, so the dollar cost rises with a fund that grows and falls with one that shrinks. It also excludes bid-ask spread, brokerage commission and — for funds structured as commodity pools or partnerships — any additional filing complexity.
Asset Allocation
Top Holdings (10 shown)
Holdings data sourced from Yahoo Finance. Weights change over time — verify current holdings on the issuer's official fund page.
Sector Weights
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VAW — Common Questions
What does VAW actually track?
Vanguard Materials ETF is a materials ETF from Vanguard. Its largest disclosed position is Linde PLC at 15.25% of the fund, and its heaviest sector exposure is Basic Materials at 89.41%.
How much does VAW charge?
0.10% per year, deducted from net asset value rather than billed to you. On $10,000 held for ten years with a flat price that is about $100.
How has VAW performed?
Over the past year the price rose 18.8%, and since 2004-01-30 it is +364.6%. Its worst peak-to-trough fall on record is -63.5%, between May 16, 2008 and Mar 9, 2009. Those are price returns as of 2026-11-06 and exclude distributions.
How large is VAW?
About $4.4B in assets, trading roughly 71.5K shares a day over the last three months. Size and volume matter mainly for how cheaply you can get in and out: a thinly traded fund costs more in spread than its expense ratio suggests.
Is VAW right for me?
That depends on what the rest of your portfolio already holds, not on this fund's recent returns. Nothing on this page is a recommendation — check the issuer's prospectus and, if it matters to your taxes or retirement, a licensed adviser.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. ETF data is sourced from Yahoo Finance and public fund documents and may change — always verify current data on the issuer's official website before investing. All investments involve risk.
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