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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Should Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Launched on 01/26/2004, the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market. The fund is sponsored by Vanguard. It has amassed assets over $134.51 billion, making it the largest ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market. Companies that find themselves in the large cap category typically have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Considered a more stable option, large cap companies boast more predictable cash flows and are less volatile than their mid and small cap counterparts. While value stocks have lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, they also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. Considering long-term performance, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in almost all markets; however, they are more likely to underperform growth stocks in strong bull markets. Investors should also pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same. Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.04%, making it the least expensive products in the space. It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 2.27%. Even though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund's holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis. This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Financials sector--about 25% of the portfolio. Healthcare and Industrials round out the top three. Looking at individual holdings, Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK/B) accounts for about 3.45% of total assets, followed by Jpmorgan Chase & Co (JPM) and Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM). The top 10 holdings account for about 8.92% of total assets under management. VTV seeks to match the performance of the CRSP U.S. Large Cap Value Index before fees and expenses. The CRSP U.S. Large Cap Value Index measures the investment return of large-capitalization value stocks. The ETF has gained about 2.84% so far this year and is up roughly 8.46% in the last one year (as of 05/19/2025). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $153.67 and $181.87. The ETF has a beta of 0.82 and standard deviation of 14.66% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 342 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk. Vanguard Value ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, VTV is an excellent option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well. The iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) and the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) track a similar index. While iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF has $61.94 billion in assets, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has $68.98 billion. IWD has an expense ratio of 0.19% and SCHD charges 0.06%. An increasingly popular option among retail and institutional investors, passively managed ETFs offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; they are also excellent vehicles for long term investors. To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) : Free Stock Analysis Report iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD): ETF Research Reports This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
CNA
23-04-2025
- Business
- CNA
Vietnam starts trade talks with US as immense 46% tariffs loom, state media reports
HANOI :Vietnam's trade minister spoke to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer by phone on Wednesday, state-run media reported, kicking off trade talks as whopping 46 per cent U.S. tariffs loom, threatening growth in Southeast Asia's industrial hub. The U.S. has paused imposing the 46 per cent reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam until July. If applied, it could undermine growth in Vietnam, which relies on exports to its top market, the United States, and large investments by foreign manufacturers. "Vietnam is ready to deal with existing issues on the basis of mutual interests," broadcaster Vietnam Television reported, citing the trade minister, Nguyen Hong Dien, who heads the Vietnamese negotiation team. "The U.S. side hopes to reach mutual agreement towards a stable and sustainable trade relationship," VTV reported. The USTR did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment regarding the phone conversation. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday instructed officials to combat trade fraud, counterfeiting and other issues of concern for the United States. Vietnam has the fourth-largest trade surplus among all U.S. trading partners, worth $123.5 billion last year.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vietnam starts trade talks with US as immense 46% tariffs loom, state media reports
HANOI (Reuters) -Vietnam's trade minister spoke to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer by phone on Wednesday, state-run media reported, kicking off trade talks as whopping 46% U.S. tariffs loom, threatening growth in Southeast Asia's industrial hub. The U.S. has paused imposing the 46% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam until July. If applied, it could undermine growth in Vietnam, which relies on exports to its top market, the United States, and large investments by foreign manufacturers. "Vietnam is ready to deal with existing issues on the basis of mutual interests," broadcaster Vietnam Television reported, citing the trade minister, Nguyen Hong Dien, who heads the Vietnamese negotiation team. "The U.S. side hopes to reach mutual agreement towards a stable and sustainable trade relationship," VTV reported. The USTR did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment regarding the phone conversation. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday instructed officials to combat trade fraud, counterfeiting and other issues of concern for the United States. Vietnam has the fourth-largest trade surplus among all U.S. trading partners, worth $123.5 billion last year. Sign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
23-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Vietnam starts trade talks with US as immense 46% tariffs loom, state media reports
HANOI, April 23 (Reuters) - Vietnam's trade minister spoke to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer by phone on Wednesday, state-run media reported, kicking off trade talks as whopping 46% U.S. tariffs loom, threatening growth in Southeast Asia's industrial hub. The U.S. has paused imposing the 46% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam until July. If applied, it could undermine growth in Vietnam, which relies on exports to its top market, the United States, and large investments by foreign manufacturers. "Vietnam is ready to deal with existing issues on the basis of mutual interests," broadcaster Vietnam Television reported, citing the trade minister, Nguyen Hong Dien, who heads the Vietnamese negotiation team. "The U.S. side hopes to reach mutual agreement towards a stable and sustainable trade relationship," VTV reported. The USTR did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment regarding the phone conversation. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday instructed officials to combat trade fraud, counterfeiting and other issues of concern for the United States. Vietnam has the fourth-largest trade surplus among all U.S. trading partners, worth $123.5 billion last year.
Japan Times
15-04-2025
- Business
- Japan Times
Xi urges Vietnam to join China in opposing ‘unilateral bullying'
Chinese leader Xi Jinping called on Vietnam to jointly oppose "unilateral bullying' to maintain the stability of global free trade and supply chains, as Beijing aims to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia on the leader's first overseas trip of the year. Xi urged the two countries to work together to push for economic globalization that is more open, inclusive and balanced to all, China's official Xinhua News Agency reported Monday. Xinhua cited Xi's remarks during meetings with Vietnam's top leadership, including Vietnamese Communist Party chief To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. "China's mega-market is always open to Vietnam,' Xi was quoted as saying by Xinhua, adding that he also called on the two countries to steadily advance cooperation in infrastructure construction, to enhance connectivity. The two countries signed a total of 45 deals covering areas including connectivity, AI, customs inspection, agricultural trade, culture and sports, livelihood, human resource development and media, Xinhua said. Leaders of the two countries agreed to establish a committee for railway development between the two nations in a bid to boost cooperation in that area, according to a separate report by Vietnamese state media VTV. Vietnam is seeking to further strengthen cooperation with China in security, transport and securing preferential loans as well as technology transfers from China, VTV said. Hanoi also expects more balanced trade with its neighbor, it said. Xi landed in Vietnam days after Donald Trump raised tariffs on China but gave everyone else — including Vietnam, which is negotiating over its 46% rate — a 90-day pause. His regional tour, which will also see him visit Malaysia and Cambodia, highlights the tricky position Southeast Asian nations face. They've become key routes for Chinese exports to reach the U.S. since Trump's tariff hikes on Beijing in his first term. Ahead of his trip, Xi warned that there are "no winners in trade wars or tariff wars, and protectionism leads nowhere,' in an article in Nhan Dan newspaper, a publication of the Vietnamese Communist Party. Since the first U.S.-China trade war, Vietnam has emerged as a major beneficiary, with manufacturers relocating operations across the southern border to avoid tariffs imposed by the U.S. Investment from China has poured into Vietnam's northern industrial parks, where companies including Foxconn and Luxshare Precision Industry have large factories making components for brands such as Apple. Vietnam's economy is heavily reliant on Chinese parts and raw materials, and the two sides are working to develop infrastructure to connect them more closely. China is Vietnam's largest bilateral trade partner, with commerce totaling over $205 billion last year, and is a major market for Vietnam's agricultural products from fruit to seafood, cashew nuts and coffee. Vietnam's government has vowed to speed up the progress of three railway projects connecting the two countries. This includes the $8.4 billion cross-border railway that will link the northern border city of Lao Cai to Hanoi and Haiphong port city. On Sunday, the Vietnamese government moved to allow the import of more types of aircraft, which could pave the way for a deal with Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China, better known as Comac. Chinh, Vietnam's prime minister, said that aviation cooperation between Comac and Vietnamese partners has produced "increasingly positive outcomes,' after meeting the company's chairman on Monday, according to a post on the government website. In addition to aircraft leasing, Comac should "work with Vietnamese partners to invest in aircraft maintenance and repair centers in Vietnam,' Chinh said.
