VFMO Is Outshining Broader Indices By More Than 100%, But Still Lagging In Peers

Vanguard US Momentum Factor ETF is upgraded to buy, poised for its highest annual return in 2026 amid strong multi-cap momentum. VFMO's diversified exposure across large, mid, and small caps, combined with a quantitative momentum strategy, supports robust performance and downside mitigation. VFMO trades at lower valuations (25x earnings, 3.8x book) versus benchmarks, with a low 0.13% expense ratio and strong liquidity.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 22, 2026

VFMO: Leading Among Momentum ETFs, Most Signs Are Bullish

Vanguard US Momentum Factor ETF continues to outperform peers and the S&P 500, delivering a 13% YTD return. I reiterate a "Buy" rating on VFMO, citing attractive valuation (P/E < 20x, PEG 1.36x), robust momentum, and strong technicals. VFMO offers diversified exposure across market caps and sectors, with a modified equal-weight approach limiting concentration risk.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 16, 2026

VFMO: Reasonably Valued And Very Diversified Momentum ETF

Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF offers broad diversification across 627 companies of all sizes, emphasizing technology and maintaining low company-specific risk. VFMO has greatly outperformed a mid-cap benchmark and the S&P 500 over the past year, but its long-term performance is average among momentum peers. VFMO stands out for its low top-10 concentration and reasonable valuation relative to the S&P 500.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 13, 2026

VFMO: An Useful Complement To The Russell 3000

Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF offers active momentum exposure and is best used as a complement to a core Russell 3000 ETF, like IWV. VFMO provides diversification benefits through lower tech concentration, higher exposure to Industrials and small/mid-caps, and a distinct sector allocation versus IWV. Despite similar long-term returns and lower Sharpe ratios, VFMO's active management reduces drawdown risk and correlation during market stress, enhancing risk-adjusted performance.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 14, 2025

VFMO: Outperforming Other Momentum Strategies After The April Decline

Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF continues to outperform peers, with strong returns and a diversified portfolio across market caps and sectors. VFMO maintains a buy rating, supported by positive technical signals, robust momentum, and a favorable seasonal period ahead. Despite a recent market drop, VFMO shows resilience, reasonable valuation, and attractive long-term growth prospects with limited single-stock risk.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 12, 2025

Vanguard Boldly Pushes Into A Nearly Taboo Area — Higher Fees

Vanguard's deceased founder Jack Bogle routinely slammed other firms for offering more expensive actively managed funds. Now his firm is doing just that.

Investors Business Daily • Aug 21, 2025

VFMO: Sticking With The Vanguard Momentum Strategy Amid Sector Rotation

The Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF has experienced recent volatility, but remains a buy due to its valuation and emerging relative strength. VFMO's assets under management have grown significantly, and it offers a low expense ratio and attractive PEG ratio despite recent performance issues. The ETF has a diversified portfolio with significant exposure to mid- and small-cap stocks, and a shift towards value stocks is expected.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 28, 2025

After Beating the S&P 500 in 2024, This Vanguard Growth ETF Is Already Up Over 6% in 2025

The Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (VFMO -2.90%) narrowly beat the S&P 500 in 2024. But it is already up 6.3% year to date as of Jan. 26, outperforming the S&P 500's 3.7% gain.

The Motley Fool • Jan 28, 2025

VFMO: Diversification A Negative For Vanguard's Momentum ETF

VFMO is Vanguard's U.S. Momentum Factor ETF and offers investors diversified exposure to small, mid, and large-cap stocks with strong short- and long-term momentum features. Diversification is often seen as a positive selling point, but in this case, it's hindered returns since its February 13, 2018, launch date. VFMO lagged behind large-cap momentum stocks, represented by SPMO, by 1.28% per year from March 2018 to December 2023 and then underperformed by a massive 28% in 2024.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 14, 2025

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The Motley Fool • Oct 26, 2024