Finally! A Value ETF Tripled the S&P 500's Return And Investors Can Take A Victory Lap

iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (NYSEARCA:VLUE) targets a specific investor problem: capturing value stock outperformance without the concentration risk of individual stock picking.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 19, 2026

Should iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on April 16, 2013, the iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 3, 2026

Is iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market, the iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 04/16/2013.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 15, 2026

VLUE: A Phenomenal Year For The Sector-Neutral MSCI USA Value Factor ETF

iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF delivered a stellar 34.03% total return in 2025, far outpacing the S&P 500's 18.91%. VLUE's sector-neutral, risk-controlled approach and composite valuation signals drove outperformance, especially by capturing strong performers like Micron Technology. VLUE's methodology shielded it from sector-specific risks and 'junk rallies,' outperforming all peer value ETFs in 2025 by a wide margin.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 6, 2026

VLUE: Deep Value, Neutral Sector Exposure

The iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) offers deep value exposure with unique sector-neutral approach, heavily overweighting technology versus traditional value funds. VLUE trades at a significant valuation discount to the Russell 1000 and its value ETF peers, but lags in growth metrics due to its holdings profile. Performance has been middling: VLUE underperforms the Russell 1000 and top value ETFs, with higher volatility and downside capture than value-focused peers.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 2, 2025

Look Beyond Growth: Buy These Value ETFs

AI bubble fears rise due to stretched valuations. Time to shift gears?

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 7, 2025

VLUE ETF: A Good Blend Of Value And Growth

iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF offers a balanced approach amid 2025's high market risks and elevated index valuations. VLUE addresses extreme concentration in major indices, providing diversification away from the top 10 S&P 500 companies. Persistently high-interest rates and geopolitical tensions make defensive, value-oriented strategies like VLUE attractive for investors.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 6, 2025

Large-Cap Value ETF (VLUE) Hits New 52-Week High

VLUE surges 28% from its low to a fresh 52-week high as investor demand shifts toward value stocks amid market uncertainty.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 20, 2025

VLUE ETF: Look Elsewhere For Value Factored Equity Exposure

VLUE is a passively managed ETF targeting value stocks with lower valuations, using a factor-based approach and a semi-annual rebalancing. The fund facts show that the fund is picking higher P/E stocks than RPV but still underperforming, leading to potential concerns about its factor criteria. Ultimately, VLUE has underperformed compared to other low-fee, passively managed ETFs like Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF and Invesco S&P 500 Pure Value ETF.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 4, 2025

Where ETF Investors Put Money to Work on Election Week

My friend and industry veteran Dave Nadig used to call the exercise of interpreting ETF asset flows as “reading the tea leaves.” I have always loved that image because it suggests asset flows can be telling, but they are also open to interpretation.

ETF Trends • Nov 8, 2024