General Electric

Caterpillar

Raytheon Technologies

Union Pacific

Uber

Honeywell

Eaton

Automatic Data Processing

Lockheed Martin

Boeing

Vanguard Industrials ETF

VIS tracks a broad, market-cap-weighted index of US industrial stocks.

The fund tracks a market-cap-weighted index of US industrial stocks.

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Investors continue to gravitate toward megacap growth stocks that show no signs of slowing down.

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I have a buy rating on the Vanguard Industrials ETF due to its low cost, fair valuation, and strong diversification. Election uncertainty has led to cautious capex plans, but Industrials could benefit significantly post-election. VIS offers broad exposure across the Industrials sector, with a slight value tilt and significant SMID cap exposure.

VIS: Cyclical Industrials Show Momentum, Eyeing The Post-Election Landscape

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Industrials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 09/23/2004.

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS)?

Monthly article series with subsector metrics in industrials. It is the second most overvalued sector, and aerospace/defense is its least attractive subsector based on value and quality scores. However, overvaluation may be partly offset by a good quality score for the building/construction/electric equipment subsector.

VIS: Industrials Dashboard For August

Vanguard Industrials Index Fund ETF Shares is outperforming the S&P 500 amid hopes over robust demand, economic stability and rate cuts. The continuation of a solid earnings growth trend is also likely to fuel the share price momentum. VIS is a solid pick due to its low expense ratio, strong share price momentum, and diversified portfolio of nearly 387 companies.

VIS: This Industrials ETF Is Poised To Generate Healthy Returns

Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS) is a low-cost ETF that offers a highly diversified mix of holdings within the industrials sector. The industrial sector is expected to experience growth due to robust new construction, record high defense spending, and infrastructure investment. Despite recent challenges, several of VIS's top holdings, such as The Boeing Company and UPS, are demonstrating resilience and have the potential for a comeback.

VIS: Not Cheap, But A Solid Long-Term Fund For These Three Reasons

Industrials are the second most overvalued sector behind technology. Nevertheless, the transportation industry shows good value and quality scores. VIS, an alternative to XLI.

VIS: Industrials Dashboard For December

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The U.S. economy expanded at the fastest pace in nearly two years, with GDP rising 4.9% annually, more than twice from 2.1% growth in the second quarter.

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Vanguard Industrials Index Fund ETF Shares is a sector fund that benefits from global growth and plays off the real economy. The VIS ETF offers a competitive expense ratio of 0.10%, potentially translating into higher returns for investors. VIS has a diversified portfolio with top holdings including Honeywell International, United Parcel Service, Caterpillar, and Union Pacific Corp.

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The American economy surprisingly picked up steam in the second quarter, thanks to resilience among consumers and businesses in the face of high interest rates. This is especially true as the GDP grew 2.4% annually from 2% growth in the first quarter.

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The industrials sector was expected to perform well due to high-interest rates and Biden's infrastructure policies but has been overshadowed by growth stocks. The Vanguard Industrials ETF has seen significant inflows, with its year-to-date net flows reaching approximately $400m. Despite its diversified exposure, the underlying fundamentals of VIS's large holdings remain shaky, suggesting other ETFs may offer better returns.

VIS: Positive Industrials Outlook But Affected By Size Premium

The index plummeted all the way down to -31.8, the lowest since January when the index reached a slightly worse -32.9. The month-over-month declines across many categories were nothing short of historic in May.

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VIS invests in U.S. industrial stocks. Per my calculations, VIS is most likely undervalued, while the fund is also less volatile than some more speculative funds.

VIS: U.S. Industrials Are Undervalued With A Margin Of Safety

Transportation still looks attractive regarding value and quality scores. Other subsectors are overvalued by more than 24% relative to historical averages.

VIS: Industrials Dashboard For February

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Transportation has attractive value and quality scores. Other subsectors are overvalued by 27% to 47% relative to 11-year averages.

VIS: Industrials Dashboard For November

Production levels at U.S. factories rose for the third straight month in September, driven by growth in manufacturing activity.

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The Empire State Manufacturing Index rates a level above 0.0 indicates improving conditions, below indicates worsening conditions. Since this survey only goes back to July of 2001, we only have two complete business cycles with which to evaluate its usefulness as an indicator for the broader economy.

Empire State Manufacturing Survey: Activity Declined In October

The September S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI came in at 52.0, up 0.5 from the final August figure. The brightest signs of life are coming from the domestic market, with producers of both consumer goods and, most notably, business equipment reporting improved sales to the home market.

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The Dallas Fed released its Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey (TMOS) for September. The latest general business activity index came in at -17.2, down 4.3 from last month.

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Transportation still is the only undervalued industrial subsector regarding my metrics. The most overvalued one is building and construction equipment.

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The manufacturing sector continues to be plagued by supply chain problems while demand is weakening. A post-pandemic reshuffle is in the making, with demand weakening and supply becoming less disrupted.

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