Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF Shows Strong Historical Returns

The Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (VFMO), with Assets Under Management of $1.8 billion and a dividend yield of 0.62%, employs a strategy focused on U.S. stocks exhibiting strong recent price movements. The ETF holds nearly 700 stocks and features a 100% turnover rate.

Historical performance data as of July 31, 2026, indicates the VFMO returned 28.85% in the past year, 22.30% over three years, and 12.83% over five years. These figures compare favorably to the Russell 3000, which returned 19.60%, 18.76%, and 11.82% for the same periods, and the S&P 500, which returned 19.56%, 19.32%, and 12.86% respectively. While past performance is not indicative of future results, the ETF's historical outperformance offers a data point for investors considering its momentum-based approach. The expense ratio for the ETF is 0.13%. Top holdings include KLAC at 1.24%, AMAT at 1.22%, and MU at 1.22%.