Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - Ordinary Shares - Class B

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Mastercard

Visa

Bank of America

Wells Fargo

S&P Global

Goldman Sachs

American Express

Progressive

Vanguard Financials ETF

VFH tracks a market-cap-weighted index of US stocks from the financials sector.

The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of companies in the US financials sector.

JPMorgan BetaBuilders Europe ETF

SPDR Portfolio Small Cap ETF

The results of the 2024 presidential election have certainly rocked the markets, and ETFs were no exception.  Using Bloomberg data, Scotia ETF Services reports that U.S. ETFs traded about $262 billion on Nov. 6, the day after the election.

ETFs See Tremendous Trading Volume After Election

Citigroup

Morgan Stanley

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

After Donald Trump's decisive win in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Wall Street reacted strongly, particularly in the financial sector. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund XLF rose 4.84%, while the Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF VFH gained 5.33% in early Wednesday trading.

Trump Victory Sends Bank Stocks Higher, Leading S&P 500 On Regulatory Hopes

Alerian MLP ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF

Amplify Cybersecurity ETF

iShares U.S. Energy ETF

iShares U.S. Technology ETF

Invesco KBW Bank ETF

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund

VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF

Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

The S&P 500 Index has returned nearly 81% since the last presidential election, with a wide disparity between sector performance. The S&P 500's gains since Nov. 3, 2020 reflect an annual return of nearly 16%, an impressive figure.

Breaking Down S&P 500 Returns by Sector Since 2020 Election

iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF

iShares US Financial Services ETF

A positive momentum has been noticed in the field of bank earnings. Related stocks and ETFs should gain in the near term.

Time for Big Bank ETFs on Upbeat Earnings?

Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF invests in U.S. Financials sector stocks, with a low expense ratio of 0.10% and $10.1 billion in net assets. VFH's top holdings include JPMorgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway, Mastercard, and Visa, with a diversified portfolio of 402 holdings, representing over 40% of the fund. Financials are procyclical; despite recession risks, current valuations suggest VFH is undervalued, with a potential IRR of over 16% per year for the next five years.

VFH: U.S. Financials Offer High IRR Potential

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF

Falling interest rates create an opportunity for one group of stocks.

1 Vanguard ETF to Buy Now, 1 to Avoid

The Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) was launched on 01/26/2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market.

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?

Vanguard Telecommunication Services ETF

The utilities sector may be boring, but its gains this year have been anything but that. The communications sector is incredibly balanced and not overpriced despite large weightings in Alphabet and Meta Platforms.

Meet Vanguard's 3 Hottest Sector ETFs in 2024 (and None of Them Are Tech)

VFH warrants a hold rating due to the resiliency of top holdings despite rising consumer risk factors such as increasing credit card delinquencies and decreasing savings rates. VFH is a passively managed ETF that has outperformed the market since my coverage last fall due to strong consumer spending, credit card usage, and elevated interest rates. VFH has a competitive expense ratio, the highest dividend yield, and high diversification compared to top peer financial sector ETFs.

VFH: Top Holdings Remain Resilient, But Consumer Risks Are Rising

iShares U.S. Financials ETF

Big banks will start releasing their quarterly numbers this week.

How Will Bank ETFs Perform in Light of Q2 Earnings?

Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF has underperformed the S&P 500 index since its inception in 2004. The fund's portfolio of U.S. financial stocks has a slower growth profile than the broader market. VFH has a higher downside risk than the S&P 500 index, making it less attractive in the current economic environment.

VFH: Not Attractive In This Macroeconomic Environment

While most big banks beat on both lines in the first-quarter earnings season, higher rates may weigh on the financial ETFs over the medium term.

Bank ETFs in Focus on Mixed Q1 Earnings

It's time for full-fledged releases of quarterly earnings. Big banks will start reporting from next week.

Should You Buy Bank ETFs Before Earnings Releases?

Vanguard ESG US Stock ETF

Vanguard Mega Cap ETF

Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF

Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF

Vanguard Growth ETF

With one quarter of 2024 now over, we can now speculate as to which ETFs will end the remainder of this year as your best choices.

ETFs Which Have The Best Chance Of Outperforming For The Rest Of 2024

iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF

iShares Transportation Average ETF

Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth ETF

Bargain hunting in a market where the S&P 500 is at record levels may seem like a daunting task, but it's not impossible.

Looking for Bargain Hunting? Top-Ranked ETFs to Buy

The forward rate outlook has changed dramatically in recent days, with US Treasury note yields reaching multi-week highs as interest rate volatility ticks back up. Higher interest rates and an inverted yield curve pose risks for the bank-heavy Financials sector. The Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF is downgraded from a buy to a hold due to potential weaker performance.

VFH: A 2023 Redux In Play Amid Rising Rates (Rating Downgrade)

The financial sector, which accounts for around one--fifth of the S&P 500 Index, had a mixed Q4.

Bank ETFs in Focus on Mixed Q4 Earnings

ALPS Barron's 400 ETF

iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF

iShares S&P 500 Value ETF

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Vanguard Value ETF

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

Given the current market environment, we have highlighted some investing strategies that could prove to be extremely beneficial for investors.

5 ETF Tactics for Your Portfolio in 2024

Chances of a broad-based earnings beat are low-to-moderate as several stocks are experiencing a negative ESP.

How Will Bank ETFs Perform in Light of Q4 Earnings?

Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF

Global X Funds - Global X E-commerce ETF

WisdomTree U.S. Earnings 500 Fund

Amplify Cash Flow High Income Etf

Amplify Online Retail ETF

iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF

SPDR S&P Bank ETF

Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF

MUSQ Global Music Industry ETF

Proshares Online Retail ETF

Invesco NASDAQ Internet ETF

Astoria US Quality Kings Etf

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF

Invesco Solar ETF

Robo Global Artificial Intelligence ETF

VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF

Good morning, VettaFi Voices! Third-quarter earnings announcements have almost come and gone, with yesterday being the last big burst of companies.

VettaFi Voices On: Third-Quarter Earnings Season

U.S. banking earnings have been an awaited one as investors' view toward the banking sector has dwindled this year.

Bank ETFs in Focus on Upbeat Earnings

Big banks will start releasing their quarterly numbers this week. Chances of a broad-based earnings beat are low-to-moderate as several stocks are experiencing a negative ESP.

How Will Bank ETFs Perform in Q3 Earnings Season?

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF

SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond

Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF

ETFs are the instrument of choice for millions of investors in the U.S. Through a single trade and for a relatively low price, an investor gains broad exposure to a market, sector or niche. They don't have to go out and purchase dozens of individual securities for diversification.

What's the Right Price for an ETF?

The Vanguard Financials ETF provides broad exposure to the financial sector with low costs and solid performance history. VFH has a diversified portfolio with top holdings including Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase, and Visa. A pairs trade of going long Financials and short Technology may be a good strategy to play on relative strength in the current market.

VFH: A Counterintuitive Credit Event Bet

Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF offers opportunities and risks in the short term, with a mix of banks and other financial sub-sectors. The fund has underperformed the overall market in the last two decades, which has been driven by technology and growth stocks. This might not change in the near future either. Banks perform well during high-interest environments but they also need the economy to be strong. Currently the economy shows signs of slowing down which may be a risk factor.

News for Vanguard Financials ETF ETF (VFH)