Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares (VAW) Stock Price & Analysis
Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares (VAW) closed at USD 226.5 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 0.10% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 226.73; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 223.3–226.5 on volume of 44,620 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 190.29–245.26 (PCX). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:43 UTC.
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Key facts (VAW)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +12.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +33.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VAW)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +12.9% | +33.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +13.0% | +5.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Max drawdown | -13.4% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -23.7% (Mar 2022→Sep 2022) |
VAW options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 21.6% | ±4.9% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 20.6% | ±6.6% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 20.4% | ±9.3% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 21.1% | ±12.8% |
30-day implied volatility 21.2% vs 13.9% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:43 UTC)
| Price | USD 226.5 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.10% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 226.73 |
| Open | USD 224.65 |
| Day Range | USD 223.3 – 226.5 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 190.29 – 245.26 |
| Volume | 44,620 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | PCX |
Technical Analysis (VAW)
Nexqual's technical model rates VAW "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:43 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 51.56 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 228.24) |
| MACD | -0.2 (negative) |
Financial Health Score (VAW)
Nexqual rates Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:43 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIS | Vanguard Industrials ETF | USD 318.48 | ▼ 1.06% |
| VOX | Vanguard Communication Services | USD 183.69 | ▼ 2.09% |
| VCR | Vanguard Consumer Discretion ET | USD 384.23 | ▼ 0.29% |
| VDC | Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | USD 243.57 | ▲ 3.2% |
| VFH | Vanguard Financials ETF | USD 137.66 | ▲ 1.19% |
Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 11:43 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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