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Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF

$129.86

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📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF seeks to provide exposure to U.S. stocks with lower expected volatility compared to the broader U.S. equity market.

Overview

ETF tracking Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF

Category Volatility

Issuer Vanguard

Inception Date 2018-02-15

Market Cap $296.7M

Average Volume N/A

Dividend Yield 1.74%

52-Week Range $114.53 - $131.95

VWAP $129.91

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF seeks to provide exposure to U.S. stocks with lower expected volatility compared to the broader U.S. equity market.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The fund uses a quantitative process to select and weight stocks from the CRSP US Total Market Index that are expected to have lower volatility. The portfolio is rebalanced quarterly to maintain the minimum volatility exposure.

✨ Key Features

Focuses on U.S. stocks with lower expected volatility
Aims to provide equity exposure with reduced price swings
Utilizes a quantitative process to construct the portfolio
Diversified across sectors and market capitalizations

⚠️ Primary Risks

Potential for underperformance compared to the broader U.S. equity market during periods of strong market growth
Concentration risk as the fund is focused on a subset of the total U.S. stock market
Rebalancing risk as the fund's holdings are adjusted quarterly
Liquidity risk for less frequently traded stocks in the portfolio

👤 Best For

The Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF may be suitable for investors seeking U.S. equity exposure with lower expected volatility, such as those nearing retirement or with a lower risk tolerance. However, the fund's performance may lag the broader market during strong upswings.