Build Global Value Exposure With This 2-ETF Combo

Growth stocks that propelled the market in 2025 have raised questions as to whether their current valuations align with their fundamentals. This uncertainty is helping to bring value investing back into the forefront.

ETF Trends • Feb 18, 2026

An Active Solution for Blue Chip Growth in 2026

A year ago, the Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF (FBCG) was named ETF of the Week. It may be even more relevant today, given the questionable valuations in certain large-cap growth companies.

ETF Trends • Feb 12, 2026

FVAL: A Value ETF With A Technology Tilt

The Fidelity Value Factor ETF blends a multifactor value approach with neutral sector exposure, closely mirroring broader equity indexes rather than classic value peers. FVAL trades at a 23% P/E discount to the Russell 1000, with a strong technology overweight and diversified large-cap holdings. The ETF has delivered competitive risk-adjusted returns, outperforming peers over five years, though it is more vulnerable in risk-off environments due to its tech tilt.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 11, 2026

Should Fidelity Value Factor ETF (FVAL) Be on Your Investing Radar?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, look no further than the Fidelity Value Factor ETF (FVAL), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 12, 2016.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 22, 2026

Capture the Value Rotation With This ETF Duo

Don't look now, but markets may be poised for a value rotation. Each year, market uncertainty sees headlines and narratives about a potential value rotation grow.

ETF Trends • Dec 29, 2025

FVAL: Well-Positioned For Outperformance (Rating Upgrade)

Fidelity Value Factor ETF (FVAL) is upgraded to buy, reflecting its defensive positioning amid macroeconomic uncertainty and slowing growth. FVAL's value strategy emphasizes FCF yield and EBITDA/EV, resulting in a tech-heavy portfolio with ~25% in NVDA, AAPL, MSFT, and GOOG. FVAL's performance closely tracks large-cap growth ETFs but with lower volatility, offering growth upside with value-style risk mitigation.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 15, 2025

Is Fidelity Value Factor ETF (FVAL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Making its debut on 09/12/2016, smart beta exchange traded fund Fidelity Value Factor ETF (FVAL) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 18, 2025

FVAL: Value Factor ETFs Are Beating The S&P 500, More Returns Are Ahead

Fidelity Value Factor ETF is rated a buy for its strong returns and systematic stock selection. FVAL outperforms traditional value ETFs like VTV and IVE, leveraging a factor-based strategy and significant exposure to tech and mega-cap stocks. The ETF offers moderate risk, a low expense ratio, healthy dividend growth, and diversified sector exposure, making it suitable for moderate risk-tolerance investors.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 27, 2025

FVAL: A Value ETF Loaded With Growth Stocks

FVAL is a misleading 'value' play. Despite its branding, it holds many of today's most expensive growth stocks, including Nvidia and Tesla. Valuations resemble the dot-com era. With the S&P 500 CAPE ratio above 38 and the fund's top holdings averaging a P/E of over 43, current valuations are historically extreme and risky. Nearly 40% of the Fidelity Value Factor ETF is tied up in just 10 stocks, many of which are priced for perfection and vulnerable to a sentiment shift.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 24, 2025

3 Fidelity ETFs Built for Bear Market Protection and Growth

Bear markets are scary. Most portfolios take a beating when the economy contracts, and it gets really bad for growth investors.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 23, 2025