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

Don't Miss This Actively Managed Vanguard ETF That Could Supercharge Your Returns

This Vanguard fund could help diversify your ETF portfolio.

The Motley Fool • Oct 26, 2024

VFMO: Strong Diversification, Solid Returns With This Momentum ETF

I have a buy rating on VFMO due to its solid diversification, high relative strength, and impressive technicals, indicating more upside potential. VFMO's modified equal-weighted portfolio offers a unique approach compared to MTUM and SPMO, making it a standout mid-cap ETF with strong performance. The ETF's diverse sector allocation, solid valuation metrics, and bullish seasonal trends make it a compelling investment choice.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 26, 2024

VFMO: A Diversified Momentum ETF At Modest Valuation

Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF offers well-diversified allocations with modest valuations, making it attractive in a stretched valuation environment. VFMO's top holdings are mostly in the technology sector, but the fund maintains a diversified investment profile compared to the Russell 3000 index. VFMO's performance has been on par with benchmarks over 3-5 years, but has outperformed in the short term, despite modest exposure to mega caps.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 18, 2024

VFMO: Inexpensive ETF Outperforming The S&P 500 And Peer Funds

Vanguard's U.S. Momentum Factor ETF has the ability to outperform the S&P 500 Index and peer momentum funds due to its quantitative holdings selection method. VFMO has a low expense ratio and strong performance with broad diversification of market caps and sectors. VFMO's selection methodology has achieved momentum greater than its peers despite a lower turnover rate in holdings.

Seeking Alpha • May 1, 2024