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Vanguard Materials Index Fund
ETF
VAW
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$234.02
-0.55
-0.23%
primary theme
Natural Resources Industry Equity
VAW (ETF)
Vanguard Materials Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$234.02
-0.55
-0.23%
primary theme
Natural Resources Industry Equity
VAW (ETF)
Vanguard Materials Index Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$234.02
-0.55
-0.23%
primary theme
Natural Resources Industry Equity
Name
As of 06/03/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
13.4%
1 yr return
22.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
12.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
5.8%
Net Assets
$4.54 B
Holdings in Top 10
56.1%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$234.6
$190.36
$244.13
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.09%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 5.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 06/03/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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VAW - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 13.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 12.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.8%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.66%
- Dividend Yield 1.4%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanguard Materials Index Fund
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Fund Family NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
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Inception DateJan 30, 2004
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Shares Outstanding19293687
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerWilliam Coleman
Fund Description
The Fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Materials 25/50 (the “Target Index”), an index made up of stocks of large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies within the materials sector, as classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”). The GICS materials sector is made up of companies that manufacture chemicals, construction materials, glass, paper, forest products, and related packaging products, as well as metals, minerals, and mining companies, including producers of steel.Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks that make up the Target Index. The Fund attempts to replicate the Target Index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the Target Index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Target Index.The Fund is considered nondiversified, as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which means that it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of particular issuers as compared with diversified funds.
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VAW - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VAW Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 13.4% | -6.3% | 37.3% | 73.00% |
| 1 Yr | 22.5% | -7.7% | 139.5% | 71.00% |
| 3 Yr | 12.4%* | 0.0% | 42.1% | 65.66% |
| 5 Yr | 5.8%* | -4.3% | 30.9% | 69.07% |
| 10 Yr | 10.3%* | 3.9% | 22.4% | 48.78% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VAW Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.5% | -10.9% | 88.0% | 71.00% |
| 2024 | -1.1% | -20.7% | 14.1% | 32.00% |
| 2023 | 11.6% | -13.1% | 52.1% | 21.21% |
| 2022 | -13.6% | -34.9% | 34.0% | 79.38% |
| 2021 | 25.4% | -4.9% | 83.5% | 44.21% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VAW Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 13.4% | -6.3% | 37.3% | 73.00% |
| 1 Yr | 22.5% | -7.7% | 139.5% | 71.00% |
| 3 Yr | 12.4%* | 0.0% | 42.1% | 65.66% |
| 5 Yr | 5.8%* | -4.3% | 30.9% | 69.07% |
| 10 Yr | 10.3%* | 3.9% | 22.4% | 48.78% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VAW Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.9% | -8.9% | 93.4% | 83.00% |
| 2024 | 0.5% | -19.2% | 16.4% | 44.00% |
| 2023 | 13.7% | -12.2% | 57.6% | 22.22% |
| 2022 | -11.8% | -32.2% | 35.5% | 78.35% |
| 2021 | 27.4% | 6.7% | 83.6% | 45.26% |
VAW - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VAW | Category Low | Category High | VAW % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 4.54 B | 16.2 M | 7.81 B | 8.00% |
| Number of Holdings | 116 | 28 | 718 | 16.00% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 2.65 B | 8.55 M | 5.38 B | 5.00% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 56.06% | 8.8% | 78.3% | 24.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
- LINDE PLC 14.53%
- NEWMONT CORP 8.71%
- FREEPORT-MCMORAN 5.96%
- SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 5.24%
- CRH PLC 4.92%
- ECOLAB INC 4.80%
- AIR PRODS CHEM 3.58%
- CORTEVA INC 3.32%
- VULCAN MATERIALS 2.50%
- MARTIN MAR MTLS 2.49%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VAW % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.56% | 0.00% | 130.51% | 27.00% |
| Cash | 0.59% | 0.00% | 26.40% | 79.00% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.10% | 72.00% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.43% | 67.00% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 82.21% | 70.00% |
| Other | -0.01% | -0.01% | 20.25% | 100.00% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VAW % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 85.17% | 2.49% | 100.00% | 17.00% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.07% | 0.00% | 43.37% | 11.00% |
| Industrials | 2.58% | 0.00% | 63.67% | 71.00% |
| Healthcare | 0.70% | 0.00% | 22.67% | 30.00% |
| Energy | 0.47% | 0.00% | 89.67% | 72.00% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 35.93% | 86.00% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.68% | 84.00% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 25.29% | 80.00% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.52% | 74.00% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 66.00% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 33.96% | 84.00% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VAW % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.56% | 0.00% | 99.97% | 11.00% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 88.36% | 96.00% |
VAW - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VAW Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% | 0.08% | 2.99% | 98.00% |
| Management Fee | 0.08% | 0.03% | 1.00% | 4.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| VAW Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| VAW Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VAW Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 5.00% | 4.00% | 169.00% | 4.88% |
VAW - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VAW | Category Low | Category High | VAW % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% | 0.00% | 12.19% | 71.00% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VAW | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VAW | Category Low | Category High | VAW % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.66% | -35.65% | 6.21% | 38.38% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VAW | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | $0.792 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.811 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.769 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.815 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.831 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.857 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.835 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.818 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.682 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.891 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.860 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.826 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2023 | $0.682 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.947 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2022 | $0.791 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2022 | $0.983 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2022 | $0.643 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $0.827 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.796 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2021 | $0.663 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2021 | $0.557 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2020 | $0.824 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 11, 2020 | $0.591 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2020 | $0.672 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 10, 2020 | $0.539 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $0.690 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2019 | $0.635 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2019 | $0.701 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2019 | $0.571 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.631 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2018 | $0.587 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.660 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 16, 2018 | $0.367 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.566 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2017 | $0.613 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.547 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2017 | $0.503 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2016 | $0.552 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 20, 2016 | $0.515 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2016 | $0.431 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2016 | $0.381 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.600 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2015 | $1.568 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2014 | $1.892 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $1.899 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $1.571 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2011 | $1.576 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2010 | $1.804 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2009 | $0.923 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2008 | $1.599 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2007 | $1.277 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2006 | $1.136 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2005 | $0.968 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2004 | $0.975 | OrdinaryDividend |
VAW - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
William Coleman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 31, 2015
6.75
6.8%
William A. Coleman, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. He has worked in investment management since joining Vanguard in 2006 and has co-managed the Conservative Allocation and Moderate Allocation Portfolios since 2013. Education: B.S., King’s College; M.S., Saint Joseph’s University.
Michelle Louie
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 30, 2017
4.5
4.5%
Michelle Louie, CFA, Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. She has been with Vanguard since 2010, has worked in investment management since 2011. Education: B.S., The American University; M.B.A., Georgia Institute of Technology.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 | 24.18 | 7.69 | 0.16 |
