Worried About an AI Bubble? These 2 Vanguard ETFs Can Help Keep Your Portfolio Safe.

Investing in diverse, low-cost Vanguard funds can be a good way to minimize risk. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF focuses on dividend stocks with solid, recurring income.

The Motley Fool • Oct 26, 2025

VFMV: Offering More Benefits Than Just Low Volatility

Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF deserves a buy rating due to its diversified, low-volatility portfolio, steady growth holdings, and attractive valuation compared to broader U.S. funds. The ETF's top holdings, like Johnson & Johnson, Texas Instruments, and Verizon, offer resilience, consistent growth, and favorable valuations. VFMV's lower volatility, competitive expense ratio, and sector diversification make it a compelling choice amid high S&P 500 valuations.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 30, 2025

VFMV: An ETF For Recessionary Environments

The Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF aims for long-term capital appreciation by investing in U.S. stocks that minimize volatility relative to the broad market. The ETF uses a quantitative model to select U.S. large, mid, and small-cap stocks with strong recent performance, ensuring portfolio diversification and liquidity. With the S&P 500 experiencing a -10% correction, this ETF offers retail investors a way to protect their portfolios while staying invested in equities.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 28, 2025

Low Volatility ETF (VFMV) Hits New 52-Week High

For investors seeking momentum, Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF VFMV is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 20.46% from its 52-week low price of $106.80/share.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 27, 2025

Retirees: 5 Low-Volatility ETFs to Own If You Don't Want to See Your Nest Egg Crash

Aspiring retirees spend many years saving up money so they have a large enough nest egg for retirement.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 4, 2025

3 Overlooked Vanguard ETFs to Buy in 2025

In this piece, we'll check in on some of the more underrated exchange-traded fund (ETF) products that may be worth looking into as the great bull market runs for another year.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 18, 2025

VFMV: Solid But Sub-Optimal Low Volatility ETF

VFMV provides exposure to a well-diversified basket low-volatile stocks. Its expense ratio is 0.13% and VFMV has $155 million in assets under management. Historically, VFMV has provided some downside protection compared to its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index. However, other ETFs have done just as well and have recovered quicker after large drawdowns. While VFMV satisfies a "flight to stability" goal, it's not as strong as its peers on quality, which I offer as an explanation for its disappointing total returns.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 29, 2024

Worried About a Stock Market Sell-Off in 2025? Consider Buying This Ultra-Safe Vanguard ETF in December.

Volatility spiked in the broader indexes after the Federal Reserve indicated that it could keep interest rates higher for longer. The S&P 500 fell 3% on Dec. 18, and the Nasdaq Composite tumbled 3.6%.

The Motley Fool • Dec 23, 2024

3 Low-Volatility ETFs to Buy for Downside Protection

There was a time when low-volatility exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were all the rage. However, when you have a market environment where the leading index, the S&P 500, gains double-digit annual returns in seven of the last 11 years, including 20% or higher gains in three of the last five years, low-volatility ETFs aren't going to gain much traction.

InvestorPlace • Aug 1, 2024

What You Don't Know About These Vanguard And Fidelity ETFs Can Hurt Your Alpha

Vanguard offers factor-based ETFs that have shown outstanding performance compared to unmanaged, index-based comparison ETFs. Factor-based ETFs have now become mainstream investments, with a market share of over 20% globally. Assets under management for factor-based investments have grown significantly, leading many investors to include factor funds in their portfolios.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 3, 2024