Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF
Price
$34.77
YTD
+8.50%
Expense
0.04%
Yield
2.35%
🇺🇸 United States
Best Value ETFs
Top value-oriented ETFs that invest in undervalued companies with strong fundamentals and upside potential.
Value ETFs: Finding Undervalued Opportunities
Value ETFs invest in stocks trading below their intrinsic worth — companies with low price-to-earnings ratios, low price-to-book ratios, and high dividend yields. Value investing, popularized by Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett, has historically delivered strong risk-adjusted returns as undervalued stocks revert to fair value over time.
How Value ETFs Select Stocks
Value ETFs use quantitative screens to identify undervalued companies. Common metrics include: P/E ratio (below sector average), price-to-book ratio (below 2x), dividend yield (above market average), and price-to-sales ratio (below historical norms). The best value ETFs combine multiple metrics for more robust selection.
The Growth vs. Value Cycle
Growth and value styles cycle in and out of favor. Growth dominated from 2010-2021, while value outperformed in 2022. Long-term academic research (Fama-French) shows value has outperformed growth by approximately 4% annually over 90+ years, though recent decades have challenged this premium.
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Price
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YTD
+14.80%
Expense
0.15%
Yield
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Price
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YTD
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Expense
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Yield
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Price
$121.82
YTD
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Expense
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Yield
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Price
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YTD
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Expense
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Yield
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best value ETF?
VTV (Vanguard Value ETF) is the most popular value ETF with broad exposure to large-cap value stocks at 0.04% expense ratio. SCHV (Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value) offers similar exposure. For small-cap value, VBR (Vanguard Small-Cap Value) provides higher return potential.
Will value ETFs outperform growth ETFs?
Academic evidence supports long-term value outperformance, but the timing is unpredictable. Holding both styles provides balance. Value tends to outperform during rising rate environments and early economic recoveries.
Are value ETFs good for dividends?
Yes, value stocks typically pay higher dividends than growth stocks because they are mature, profitable companies. Value ETFs often yield 2-3.5%, above the S&P 500 average of ~1.5%.
What is the difference between value and quality ETFs?
Value ETFs select cheap stocks based on valuation metrics (low P/E, low P/B). Quality ETFs select financially strong companies regardless of valuation (high ROE, stable earnings, low debt). The best approach often combines both factors.
How much of my portfolio should be in value ETFs?
15-30% in value ETFs provides meaningful diversification against growth-heavy holdings. Since broad market ETFs already contain value stocks, dedicated value ETFs tilt your portfolio further toward undervalued companies.