VLUE — iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF
US Quality / Factor Ranked #11 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
VLUE Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in VLUE over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
VLUE Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: VLUE's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in VLUE?
See what a lump sum in VLUE would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
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Overview
The iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) is a US Quality / Factor fund issued by iShares with $10.6 billion in assets under management. It currently holds an overall rank of #11 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B+ with a score of 83.2 out of 100. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.15% and offers a dividend yield of 1.40%. Trading at a price of $193.61, the substantial asset base suggests significant investor adoption relative to the 16 other ETFs tracked in its specific category. This positioning places the fund among the higher-ranked options within the broader universe of tracked securities. The combination of a low expense ratio and strong asset size indicates a mature product within the factor investing space.
VLUE has demonstrated a distinct return pattern across various time horizons, starting with a 1-day decline of 0.90% followed by a 1-week gain of 2.46%. The fund experienced a 1-month drop of 5.37% before accelerating significantly over longer periods with a 3-month return of 19.69%. This momentum continued into the 6-month period with a 34.53% gain, while the year-to-date return reached 40.03%. The 1-year return stands at 70.82%, and the 3-year return is recorded at 114.65%. This trajectory shows a clear divergence where short-term volatility gave way to sustained long-term growth over the past three years.
The fund carries a Moderate volatility label and a beta of 1.20, indicating that its price movements tend to be more pronounced than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 3.28 suggests that the returns generated have been substantial relative to the amount of risk taken. However, the maximum drawdown of -17.89% highlights the potential for significant temporary losses during market downturns. This combination of a beta above 1.0 and a deep drawdown implies the fund amplifies market swings in both directions. Despite the elevated volatility and drawdown risk, the high Sharpe ratio reflects that the fund has historically compensated investors well for bearing this specific level of risk.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
VLUE Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 11.60% | $1.40B |
| 2 | INTEL CORPORATION | 9.26% | $1.12B |
| 3 | CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | 4.96% | $597M |
| 4 | APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. | 3.66% | $442M |
| 5 | GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY | 3.15% | $379M |
| 6 | VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | 2.66% | $320M |
| 7 | AT&T INC. | 2.53% | $304M |
| 8 | CITIGROUP INC. | 1.94% | $233M |
| 9 | WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION | 1.88% | $227M |
| 10 | BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | 1.88% | $226M |
Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 43.5% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how VLUE's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With VLUE
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with VLUE's top 10 — FTEC overlaps most, holding 4 of the same companies as VLUE's top 10 (29.5% of VLUE's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | VLUE Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTEC | Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 4 | 29.5% | MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC., INTEL CORPORATION, CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.… |
| SCHV | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | 3 | 25.8% | MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC., INTEL CORPORATION, CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. |
| SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | 3 | 24.5% | MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC., INTEL CORPORATION, APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. |
| XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 3 | 20.2% | MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC., CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. |
| VGT | Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares | 3 | 20.2% | MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC., CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.65% (as of 2026-07-27) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.67 (as of 2026-07-27) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What VLUE's Fees Cost You
VLUE charges an expense ratio of 0.15% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
VLUE Dividend Income Estimator
VLUE currently yields 1.40%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
VLUE Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 1.07% and average daily volume is 1.4M/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $10.6B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: VLUE is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
VLUE Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.90% |
| 1-Week | +2.46% |
| 1-Month | -5.37% |
| 3-Month | +19.69% |
| 6-Month | +34.53% |
| YTD | +40.03% |
| 1-Year | +70.82% |
| 3-Year | +114.65% |
How VLUE Compares to Other US Quality / Factor ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | B+ |
VLUE | iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | +70.82% | 0.15% | $10.6B |
| #52 | B |
DYNF | iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF | +20.17% | 0.26% | $38.0B |
| #68 | B |
QUAL | iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | +18.47% | 0.15% | $45.9B |
| #85 | B |
VFVA | Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF Shares | +33.05% | 0.13% | $845M |
| #109 | B |
SPHQ | Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | +18.03% | 0.15% | $20.4B |
| #110 | B |
SPMO | Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | +23.56% | 0.13% | $22.2B |
| #147 | B |
MTUM | iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | +22.87% | 0.15% | $29.0B |
| #163 | B |
COWZ | Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF | +20.81% | 0.49% | $17.6B |
| #165 | B |
EFAV | iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | +13.28% | 0.2% | $5.08B |
| #173 | C |
LRGF | iShares U.S. Equity Factor ETF | +16.29% | 0.08% | $3.51B |
| #178 | C |
VFMO | Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF ETF Shares | +26.45% | 0.13% | $1.96B |
| #204 | C |
VFQY | Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF Shares | +19.15% | 0.13% | $474M |
| #217 | C |
USMV | iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | +6.46% | 0.15% | $23.0B |
| #262 | C |
EEMV | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | +14.59% | 0.25% | $3.65B |
| #271 | C |
SPLV | Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | +8.32% | 0.25% | $7.06B |
| #277 | C |
ACWV | iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | +7.19% | 0.2% | $3.24B |