VLUE — iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF

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.

Overview

The iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (Ticker: VLUE) is a factor-based ETF that focuses on the US market, specifically targeting value factors. Issued by iShares, it ranks #7 among 458 tracked ETFs across all categories, indicating a solid position in the market. With an expense ratio of 0.15%, it offers a cost-effective investment option, and a dividend yield of 1.47% provides a modest income stream. The fund's price of $202.52 and assets under management (AUM) of $9.07B suggest strong investor adoption, as evidenced by the significant size and liquidity of the fund.

Over the past year, the iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF has delivered a strong return of 76.40%, with a particularly notable gain of 33.92% over the past six months. This performance has been consistent, with a 1-year return that significantly outpaces the 3-month return of 9.90%. The fund's returns have shown a steady upward trend, with a 1-year return that is more than double the 3-month return, indicating a positive long-term performance trajectory. However, the 1-month return of 3.54% suggests some short-term volatility, which is typical for value factor ETFs.

The iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF is categorized as having a moderate volatility label, which aligns with its beta of 1.21, indicating a slightly higher sensitivity to market movements compared to the broader market. Its Sharpe ratio of 3.47 suggests a good risk-adjusted return, meaning that the fund has provided a relatively high return for the level of risk taken. The maximum drawdown of -17.89% indicates that the fund has experienced a significant decline in value, but not as severe as some other funds. This combination of moderate volatility, a high Sharpe ratio, and a manageable drawdown suggests that the fund is suitable for investors who are willing to accept some market risk for the potential of higher returns, particularly in a value-oriented strategy.

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VLUE Top Holdings

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).

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: 4.69% (as of 2026-08-20) — 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): 16.01 (as of 2026-08-20) — 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 2026-07-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

VLUE Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 1.13% and average daily volume is 1.3M/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 $9.07B 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

How VLUE Compares to Other US Quality / Factor ETFs