Go Pro
NYSEARCA:VAW

Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) Price, Holdings, & News

Vanguard Materials ETF logo
$239.51 -1.02 (-0.42%)
As of 08/27/2026 04:10 PM Eastern

About Vanguard Materials ETF (NYSEARCA:VAW)

Advanced

Key Stats

Today's Range
$238.65
$240.31
50-Day Range
$221.28
$240.65
52-Week Range
$190.29
$245.26
Volume
27,850 shs
Average Volume
72,317 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.17 billion
Assets Under Management
$3.12 billion
Dividend Yield
1.32%
Net Expense Ratio
0.09%
Aggregate Rating
Moderate Buy

ETF Overview

Vanguard Materials ETF seeks to track the investment performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Materials 25/50 Index, a benchmark of large-, mid-, and small-cap United States stocks in the materials sector, as classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). This GICS sector is made up of companies in a wide range of commodity-related manufacturing industries. Included within this sector are companies that manufacture chemicals, construction materials, glass, paper, forest products, and related packaging products, as well as metals, minerals, and mining companies, including producers of steel. The Vanguard Group, Inc., through its Quantitative Equity Group, serves as the investment advisor of the Fund.

Vanguard Materials ETF Expenses

TypeVAWMaterials ETFsEquity ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.08%0.51%0.57%0.51%0.53%
Other Expenses0.01%0.52%0.53%0.60%0.54%
Total Expense0.09%0.71%0.75%0.75%0.73%
Fee Waiver0.00%-1.39%-0.67%-0.77%-0.68%
Net Expense0.09%0.56%0.63%0.57%0.60%
Receive VAW Stock News and Ratings via Email

Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Vanguard Materials ETF and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.

SMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy.

VAW ETF News Headlines

Small Colorado Company (Backed by Sam Altman) Could Save U.S. Power Grid
A small Colorado company has secured rights to technology that could prevent the U.S. public power grid from collapsing — and billionaire Sam Altman is now an investor. This under-the-radar firm is drawing serious attention from those watching the energy infrastructure space closely.tc pixel
VAW: A Materials ETF With An Edge
See More Headlines

VAW ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

Vanguard Materials ETF's stock was trading at $207.55 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VAW shares have increased by 15.4% and is now trading at $239.51.

Top institutional shareholders of Vanguard Materials ETF include Ameritas Advisory Services LLC (1.07%), Corient Private Wealth LP (0.50%), Strengthening Families & Communities LLC (0.32%) and Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC (0.19%).

Shares of VAW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vanguard Materials ETF investors own include Woodside Energy Group (WDS), Verizon Communications (VZ), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Applied Materials (AMAT), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Meta Platforms (META) and Pfizer (PFE).

Fund Details

Issuer
Vanguard
Fund Name
Vanguard Materials ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Stock Exchange
NYSEARCA
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:VAW
Inception Date
1/26/2004
Fund Manager
Kenny Narzikul, Michelle Louie

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
MSCI US Investable Market Materials 25/50 Index
Category
Sector
Focus
Materials
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
112

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$3.12 billion
Average Daily Volume
$41.31 thousand
Discount/Premium
-0.04%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Advisor
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Distributor
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
Transfer Agent
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Virtu Financial

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
6
Put Options
4
Call Options
2
Short Interest
23,821 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.97
Creation Unit
25,000
Creation Fee
$200.00
7 Stocks to Buy Before the Robotics Revolution Cover

Robotics and automation are rapidly becoming essential infrastructure across healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and many other industries. "Physical AI" is coming. Learn which seven companies are most positioned to benefit as intelligent robots enter the workforce.

Get This Free Report

Top 10 VAW Holdings

VAW Sector Exposure

VAW Industry Exposure


This page (NYSEARCA:VAW) was last updated on 8/28/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
From Our Partners