# Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares (VAW)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/VAW · data as of 2026-10-22 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares (VAW), nexqual.com/VAW" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 226.5 (-0.10% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 226.73 · day 223.3–226.5 · 52w 190.29–245.26 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- 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)
|  | 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) |

## Peers
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 +3.20% · VFH (Vanguard Financials ETF) USD 137.66 +1.19%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/VAW · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 21.6% | ±4.9% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 20.6% | ±6.6% |
| 2027-02-19 | 119 | 20.4% | ±9.3% |
| 2027-05-21 | 210 | 21.1% | ±12.8% |