# Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) — Overview

VAW · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/vaw

## Price

Last close $223.88 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $190.36 – $244.13.

## Fund profile

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

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Industry | Materials |
| Inception | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Assets under management | $3.0B |
| Expense ratio | 0.09% |
| Net asset value | $220.35 (as of Oct 14, 2026) |
| Distributions | Quarterly |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW)?

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

### What is VAW's expense ratio?

Vanguard Materials ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.09%. The fund is issued by Vanguard.

### How large is VAW?

Vanguard Materials ETF manages $3.0B in assets and has traded since Jan 26, 2004.

### How do I buy shares of Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW)?

VAW trades commission-free with a Light Horse Securities brokerage account — from the mobile app, the web at [Light Horse Dashboard](https://portal.lighthorse.io), the trading API, or an [AI agent connected over MCP](/instructions/ai/claude). The trade panel on this page places the order once you are signed in.

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