VTV — Vanguard Value Index Fund ETF Shares

VTV Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in VTV 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.

VTV Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: VTV'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.

Overview

The Vanguard Value Index Fund ETF Shares (VTV) operates within the US Large Cap Value category, where it is one of 12 funds tracked by ETFValuer. Issued by Vanguard, this fund has accumulated $254 billion in assets under management, reflecting significant investor adoption relative to its $222.99 share price. It holds an overall rank of #1 among 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of A with a score of 86.6 out of 100. The fund maintains a low cost structure with an expense ratio of just 0.03% while offering a dividend yield of 1.37%. This combination of top-tier ranking, substantial asset base, and minimal fees positions the fund as a prominent option for value-oriented investors. The high asset size and top ranking suggest strong market confidence in the fund's ability to track its benchmark efficiently.

VTV has demonstrated a consistent upward trajectory in returns across the measured time horizons, starting with a 1-day gain of 0.57% and a 1-week increase of 1.99%. Monthly performance accelerated to a 2.11% return, which grew further to 10.14% over the three-month period. The six-month return reached 13.65%, while year-to-date performance stood at 16.87%, indicating sustained momentum. Over the past year, the fund delivered a 26.01% return, and the three-year return expanded significantly to 63.87%. This pattern shows a clear acceleration in performance as the investment horizon extends from daily fluctuations to multi-year results. The data indicates that longer-term holding periods have captured more substantial gains compared to shorter intervals.

The fund carries a low volatility label and a beta of 0.69, suggesting it has historically experienced less price fluctuation than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 2.04 indicates that the fund has generated strong risk-adjusted returns relative to the volatility it has endured. Despite the lower volatility, the fund experienced a maximum drawdown of -14.52%, representing the largest peak-to-trough decline recorded. This combination of low beta and a high Sharpe ratio implies that the fund has been effective at preserving capital during market downturns while participating in upside moves. The moderate drawdown figure, when viewed alongside the low volatility rating, suggests a relatively stable risk profile for investors seeking value exposure.

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VTV Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-03-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 21.1% 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 VTV's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With VTV

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with VTV's top 10 — MGV overlaps most, holding 8 of the same companies as VTV's top 10 (18.1% of VTV's assets).

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.

VTV Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.94% and average daily volume is 2.8M/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 $254B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: VTV 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.

VTV Performance History

How VTV Compares to Other US Large Cap Value ETFs