Fund Evaluator:
Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW)
Follow This Fund
Equity
Global Asset Class
Sector Equity
Fund Group
Natural Resources
Category
$122.190
NAV (as of Oct 07)
$0.00
Minimum Initial
0.09% A
Expense Ratio
$4,481 Mil
Assets
Open
Status
na
12b-1 Fee
1.34%
TTM Yield
0.00%
Max Load
7%
Portfolio Turnover
Best Performing in Natural Resources Over the Last Year
| 50.1% | PGIM Jennison Natural Resources Z (PNRZX) |
| 45.8% | Nomura Natural Resources Y (IGNYX) |
| 43.9% | Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stk Z (FIQRX) |
| 43.8% | Fidelity Global Commodity Stock (FFGCX) |
| 42.5% | GMO Resources I (GEACX) |
Data as of 8/31/2026
6.0% D
1-Mo Return
2.0% C
3-Mo Return
14.7% D
YTD Return
15.2% F
1-Yr Return
10.8% C
3-Yr Return
6.6% C
5-Yr Return
0.70 B
Category Risk Index
1.40
Total Risk Index
Fund Details
Fund Family
Vanguard
Inception Date
1/26/2004
Share Class Type
ETF
Equity Investment Style
Mid-Cap
Blend
Bond Investment Style
na
Socially Responsible Fund
No
Index Fund
Yes
Benchmark Index
MSCI US Investable Market 2500 NR USD: 100%
Additional Fund Details
Vanguard Materials ETF Overview
VAW Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 8/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| VAW Return (NAV) | 6.0% | 2.0% | 15.2% | 10.8% | 6.6% | 10.1% |
| VAW Grade | D | C | F | C | C | D |
| +/- Category | -1.7% | -1.6% | -20.3% | -4.8% | -6.7% | -0.2% |
| Natural Resources Avg | 7.7% | 3.6% | 35.5% | 15.6% | 13.3% | 10.3% |
| VAW Tax Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
VAW Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 8/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| VAW Return (NAV) | 14.7% | 12.3% | 0.5% | 13.7% | -11.7% | 27.3% | 19.4% | 23.6% | -17.4% | 23.7% | 21.4% |
| VAW Grade | D | F | B | C | C | C | C | B | C | C | C |
| +/- Category | -7.8% | -16.3% | 1.0% | 10.3% | -19.8% | -3.5% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 10.6% | -7.1% |
| Natural Resources Avg | 22.5% | 28.6% | -0.5% | 3.4% | 8.0% | 30.8% | 9.6% | 14.8% | -20.5% | 13.1% | 28.6% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Standard Deviation: | 17.0% |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.40 - Above Average |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.70 - Below Average |
| Category Risk Grade: | B (39% Rank) |
| Beta: | 0.92 |
| R-Squared: | 44% |
| Leveraged Fund: | No |
| Inverse Fund: | No |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Equity Investment Style: | Mid-Cap Blend |
| Bond Investment Style: | na |
| Yield: | 1.3% |
| Dividend Distribution: | Quarterly |
| Cap Gains Distribution: | Annually |
| Total Assets: | $4481 Mil |
| Fund Total Assets: | $3,063 Mil |
| Share Class Type: | ETF |
| Portfolio Turnover: | 7% |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 3.5 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 2.5 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Narzikul Kenny (2023), Stenger Jena (2025) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 114 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 56.6% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 4.8% |
Portfolio Allocation |
|
| Domestic Stock: | 94.7% |
| Foreign Stock: | 4.8% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.2% |
| Cash: | 0.3% |
Purchase Information
| Fund Family: | Vanguard |
| Phone Number: | 866-499-8473 |
| Website: | www.vanguard.com |
| Status: | Open |
| Inception Date: | January 26, 2004 |
| Min. Initial Purchase: | $ 0 |
| Min. Initial IRA Purchase: | $ 0 |
| True No-Load: | Yes |
| Front Load Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Deferred Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Redemption Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee: | na |
Expenses and Fees | |
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.09% ( Rating : Low ) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 1.15% |
| Share Class: | Vanguard Materials ETF |
| Min. Subsequent Purchase: | $ 0 |
| Min. Subsequent IRA Purchase: | $ 0 |
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