Zacks Investment Research
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares (VAW)?
The Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares (VAW) is a passively managed ETF offering broad exposure to the materials sector with low costs (0.09% expense ratio) and strong diversification across 113 holdings. The fund has gained 10.27% year-to-date and 14.07% over the past year, earning a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy). With $3.24 billion in assets and a beta of 0.97, it presents a medium-risk option for materials sector exposure.
