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Vanguard Value Index Fund ETF Shares(VTV)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for VTV
09/11/2026: VTV (5-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY for 102 days. Simulated Profits (10.20%). Updated daily EoD!
VTV provides low-cost, broad exposure to US large-cap companies that demonstrate value characteristics, using a passive, full-replication index strategy. Its primary strengths are its industry-leading expense ratio, immense liquidity, and the robust reliability of the Vanguard platform. It serves best as a core portfolio anchor for risk-conscious investors seeking dividends and stability. Potential investors should monitor interest rate trends and sector rotations, as the fund is heavily weighted toward financials and healthcare. It is highly suitable for long-term investors and those seeking defensive equity exposure.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | This fund focuses on established, undervalued companies rather than the high-growth, high-multiple stocks typically sought by growth investors. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | It can be a fit during market rotations into value, but it is not designed to capture upward price momentum as a primary objective. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The fund is explicitly designed to provide broad, low-cost exposure to US companies trading at attractive valuations. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | The portfolio is rich in mature, dividend-paying companies that offer a reliable income stream. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | By focusing on large, established firms, it generally exhibits lower volatility than the broader growth-oriented market. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a long-term participant looking for core portfolio exposure to US equities with a focus on conservative, valuation-conscious stock selection.
Suitability
VTV is best suited for long-term passive index followers and those seeking a reliable, low-cost building block for a diversified portfolio.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium | While less volatile than growth funds, it still fluctuates with the broader equity market. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | The fund is fully invested in equities and is subject to systemic market declines. |
| Concentration | Medium | Heavy sector weightings in financials and healthcare can lead to performance variance based on those sectors. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | Vanguard's efficient index tracking ensures the fund closely follows its target benchmark at a minimal cost. |
| Liquidity | Low | High trading volume ensures that liquidity risk is virtually non-existent for the average investor. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | The focus on large-cap, established companies mitigates risks associated with business failure. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
VTV exhibits moderate volatility, generally lower than the S&P 500, due to its concentration in stable, mature companies.
Market Risk
The fund is subject to significant market risk as it remains fully invested in equities and lacks hedging mechanisms.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Financials | 23 | This provides exposure to major banks and insurance companies that typically trade at lower valuations relative to book value. |
| Sector | Healthcare | 19 | Healthcare stocks often provide defensive value characteristics and steady dividends within the portfolio. |
| Sector | Industrials | 13 | This sector offers cyclical value exposure to companies involved in infrastructure, defense, and manufacturing. |
| Sector | Technology | 12 | The inclusion of older, mature technology firms helps balance the growth-oriented nature of the broader tech sector. |
| Sector | Consumer Staples | 9 | These holdings contribute to lower portfolio volatility through stable, non-cyclical consumer demand. |
| Other | Cash/Other Sectors | 24 | This represents the remainder of the diversified portfolio across sectors like energy, utilities, and real estate. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 47.66% | Avg. Invested days 117 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/11/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 13, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $191.71B |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| Distribution Yield | 1.82% |
| Inception | Jan 26, 2004 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +18.51% |
| 1 Year | +22.89% |
| 3 Year | +18.84% |
| 5 Year | +12.71% |
| 10 Year | +12.78% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 9.28% |
| 3Y Volatility | 11.29% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 1.19 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
| Sustainability Rating | 3 / 5 |
| Benchmark | S&P 500 TR USD |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Large Cap | 54.51% |
| Mid Cap | 32.05% |
| Mega Cap | 12.93% |
| Small Cap | 0.04% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 23.71% |
| Healthcare | 15.67% |
| Industrials | 13.87% |
| Technology | 13.19% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 16.03x |
| Portfolio P/B | 2.89x |
| Portfolio P/S | 2.04x |
| Holdings Turnover | 10.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & | 3.49% |
| Micron Technology | 3.44% |
| Berkshire Hathaway | 2.98% |
| Exxon Mobil | 2.39% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.29% |
Upturn AI Summary
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