VOOV ETF

Value investments are expected to underperform growth for the second year in a row, but there are still good long-term opportunities due to relative valuations. We explain why VOOV might not be the ideal choice for investing in large-cap value. The financial sector, which makes up a large part of VOOV's portfolio, is showing some positive developments and could experience a re-evaluation.

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (VOOV), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/09/2010.

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (VOOV), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/09/2010.

Vanguard S&P 500 Value Index Fund ETF Shares weights S&P 500 stocks based on 6 value and growth metrics. It is quite heavy in financials, yet better diversified across sectors and holdings than the S&P 500. Over the last 10 years, the VOOV ETF has a lower tracking error than two ETFs based on the same index.

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, look no further than the Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (VOOV), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/09/2010.

The Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (VOOV) was launched on 09/09/2010, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

As of today, the top three holdings in the Vanguard S&P500 Value ETF are arguably growth stocks: Microsoft, Facebook, and Amazon. That compares to year-ago top holdings that included Berkshire Hathaway, Exxon, and Johnson & Johnson. Which begs the question: has the VOOV S&P500 Value ETF lost its way?

Vanguard S&P 500 Value Index Fund ETF Shares selects and weights S&P 500 stocks based on fundamental ratios. The methodology creates two overlapping Value and Growth sets based on 6 metrics. The VOOV ETF invests in the Value set. VOOV is well-diversified, shows a low tracking error and has outperformed competitors in the last 5 years.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF (VOOV) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/09/2010.