Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility (VFMV)

Cboe BZX: VFMVExchange-traded fund from Vanguard.

  • Expense ratio0.13%
  • Net assets$497.4M
  • Dividend yield1.66%
  • 1-year return+15.34%
  • Holdings196

VFMV ETF price chart

VFMV quote & trading statistics

  • YTD+14.07%
  • 1 year+15.34%
  • 3 years+17.62%/yr
  • 5 years+10.03%/yr
  • 10 years0.00%/yr
1Y volatility
10.32%
3Y volatility
9.24%
3Y Sharpe ratio
1.09

Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.

VFMV top 10 holdings

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Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility largest holdings by weight
#SymbolNameWeight
1JNJJohnson & Johnson1.65%
2ADIAnalog Devices Inc1.59%
3CSCOCisco Systems Inc1.57%
4ROPRoper Technologies Inc1.54%
5TXNTexas Instruments Incorporated1.54%
6LLoews Corp1.49%
7KOThe Coca-Cola Company1.49%
8AAPLApple Inc.1.49%
9XOMExxon Mobil Corp1.46%
10COSTCostco Wholesale Corp1.46%

The top 10 holdings make up 15.3% of the fund (196 holdings in total). As of October 24, 2026.

VFMV sector weights

Technology
30.2%
Healthcare
10.4%
Communication Services
10.0%
Consumer Defensive
9.1%
Financial Services
8.5%
Industrials
7.1%
Utilities
6.9%
Energy
5.9%
Real Estate
5.7%
Consumer Cyclical
5.7%

VFMV region weights

North America
101.1%
Europe Developed
1.3%

VFMV asset allocation

U.S. stocks
98.5%
Non-U.S. stocks
1.2%
Cash
0.2%

VFMV market-cap breakdown

Mid cap
34.2%
Large cap
29.2%
Small cap
12.9%
Micro cap
12.8%
Mega cap
10.6%

About Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility

The fund invests primarily in a group of U.S. common stocks that together are deemed by the advisor to have the potential to generate lower volatility relative to the broad U.S. equity market. The portfolio will include a diverse mix of companies representing many different market sectors and industry groups. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's assets will be invested in securities issued by U.S. companies.

VFMV ETF FAQ

What is the VFMV expense ratio?

Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility has a net expense ratio of 0.13%, or $13.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in VFMV?

Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility has about $497.4M in net assets.

What are the top holdings of VFMV?

The largest positions in VFMV are Johnson & Johnson (1.65%), Analog Devices Inc (1.59%), Cisco Systems Inc (1.57%). The fund holds 196 securities in total.

How has VFMV performed?

VFMV returned +15.34% over the past year and +10.03% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.

Does VFMV pay dividends?

VFMV has a dividend yield of 1.66%.

When was VFMV launched?

Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility began trading on February 13, 2018.