(VAW) Materials Shares - Overview
ETF Category: Natural Resources | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 3.002m USD | Total Return: 23.8% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 13.4M
Warnings
No concerns identified
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
The Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF (VAW) employs a full-replication strategy to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Materials 25/50 Index. This index includes a broad spectrum of large, mid, and small-cap U.S. companies operating within the materials sector as defined by the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS).
The funds portfolio focuses on industries such as chemicals, construction materials, glass, paper, and mining. These businesses typically occupy the early stages of the supply chain, converting raw commodities into processed goods used in manufacturing and infrastructure. Because these companies often experience high sensitivity to raw material prices and global economic cycles, the fund is classified as non-diversified to allow for concentrated positions in major industry leaders.
Investors may find additional data points and historical performance trends on ValueRay to further evaluate this funds fit within a portfolio.
- Global industrial demand fluctuations impact raw material pricing and producer revenues
- Federal interest rate pivots influence construction activity and capital expenditure costs
- Commodity price volatility directly affects profit margins for chemical and mining firms
- Strengthening US dollar reduces international competitiveness for domestic material exporters
- Infrastructure spending legislation drives demand for steel and construction aggregates
As of May 30, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 232.57 with a total of 61,406 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.63%,
over one month by +1.31%,
over three months by -4.38% and
over the past year by +23.83%.
Materials Shares has no consensus analysts rating.