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May 27, 2026
VLUE ETF Rises +19% in 30 Days as Value Stocks Gain Momentum

VLUE ETF Rises +19% in 30 Days as Value Stocks Gain Momentum

Key Takeaways

  • iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) rose approximately 19% over the past 30 days, driven by strong performance in value-oriented sectors.
  • Over the past quarter, VLUE advanced roughly 29%, reflecting broader gains in large- and mid-cap value stocks.
  • Key drivers included robust sector performance in financials, industrials, and energy, which dominate the ETF’s value-focused holdings.
  • Macro trends such as moderating inflation data and stable interest rate expectations supported value stock rotations.
  • Market sentiment favoring undervalued equities relative to growth stocks contributed to sustained inflows and price momentum.
  • VLUE’s structure, tracking the MSCI USA Enhanced Value Index, positioned it to benefit from these shifts in investor preferences.

VLUE ETF Overview and Portfolio Exposure

The VLUE ETF seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI USA Enhanced Value Index. This index is composed of U.S. large- and mid-capitalization stocks selected for value characteristics, including low price-to-book, price-to-earnings, and price-to-cash flow ratios. The ETF holds approximately 150 stocks, with significant exposure to financials, industrials, healthcare, and energy sectors. Its value tilt and quarterly rebalancing help explain recent price behavior, as these areas outperformed amid shifting market dynamics favoring undervalued companies over high-growth names.

VLUE Price Performance: Last 30 Days vs. Quarter

Over the last 30 days, VLUE climbed from approximately 163.53 to 194.55, representing a gain of +19%. The advance was steady and trend-driven, with consistent upward movement through May as value stocks attracted renewed interest. Volatility remained moderate, supported by positive economic signals.

Over the past quarter, VLUE advanced from roughly 150.79 to 194.55, for a total increase of +29%. Performance was range-bound early in the period before accelerating into a clear upward trend in April and May, aligning with broader equity market gains concentrated in value segments. I also checked sector comparisons using Tickeron’s AI tools to confirm the rotation dynamics at play.

What Drove VLUE Price in the Last 30 Days

The 30-day rally in VLUE was primarily fueled by strong contributions from its largest sector exposures. Financials, a top allocation, benefited from stable interest rate outlooks and resilient earnings. Industrials and energy holdings also posted solid gains amid favorable commodity trends and manufacturing data. Top holdings in these areas drove the majority of the ETF’s advance, as investors rotated into value stocks exhibiting attractive valuations. Market sentiment improved with moderating inflation readings, encouraging flows into value-focused products like VLUE and amplifying price momentum through broad-based buying.

What Drove VLUE Performance Over the Last Quarter

Broader quarterly gains in VLUE stemmed from sustained outperformance of value equities amid evolving macroeconomic conditions. Lower inflation expectations and steady economic growth data supported a shift away from growth stocks toward those with stronger value metrics. Major holdings in financials and healthcare delivered consistent results, while institutional interest in factor-based strategies added to upward pressure. The cumulative impact of these trends, combined with positive fund flows into value ETFs, produced the strongest effect over the three-month period, resulting in the observed +29% advance. From what I see, this aligns with a broader re-rating of undervalued segments.

AI-Powered Screening in Practice

As part of my regular research process, I often rely on Tickeron’s AI Screener to filter the market based on technical patterns, fundamentals, trends, volatility, and AI-driven signals. This tool lets users scan thousands of stocks and ETFs using customizable filters such as industry, market capitalization, technical indicators, price patterns, and performance metrics. It helps identify trade ideas, trending stocks, breakout candidates, and market opportunities more efficiently than manual screening. AI Screener

VLUE ETF Outlook: What Investors Should Watch Next

Investors should monitor upcoming economic data releases on inflation, employment, and interest rate policy for their potential impact on value stock valuations. Sector-specific developments in financials, industrials, and energy remain key, as these areas represent the ETF’s largest exposures. Performance of major holdings and any shifts in institutional flows into or out of value-focused ETFs could influence near-term direction. Broader market sentiment regarding growth versus value rotations and overall equity volatility levels also warrant attention as potential catalysts or risks. I’m watching this closely for any signs of sustained rotation.

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My name is Jimmy, and I’m a financial analyst. I’m passionate about identifying the most promising ETFs for trading. Every day, I review hundreds of ETFs in search of trading and investment signals based on a variety of factors. I actively use technical analysis to identify short-term opportunities, including channels, indicators, support and resistance levels, and more. I also spend a great deal of time researching ETFs from a long-term investment perspective. My goal is to build a balanced ETF portfolio that combines investment-oriented and speculative ETFs and performs effectively during both market rallies and corrections.


VLUE in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on August 04, 2026

VLUE moved above its 50-day moving average on August 04, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 40 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on July 30, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on VLUE as a result. In of 85 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for VLUE just turned positive on August 04, 2026. Looking at past instances where VLUE's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 48 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The 10-day moving average for VLUE crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on August 12, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where VLUE advanced for three days, in of 328 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 352 cases where VLUE Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for VLUE moved out of overbought territory on August 17, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 51 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 51 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 63 cases where VLUE's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where VLUE declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC), Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO), Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC), Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT), Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS), Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL), Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC), International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM), Citigroup (NYSE:C).

Industry description

The investment seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI USA Enhanced Value Index composed of U.S. large- and mid-capitalization stocks with value characteristics and relatively lower valuations. The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. The index is based on a traditional market capitalization-weighted parent index, the MSCI USA Index (the "parent index"). The parent index includes U.S. large- and mid- capitalization stocks.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF ETF is 65.93B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 5.32B to 1.09T. MU holds the highest valuation in this group at 1.09T. The lowest valued company is FBIN at 5.32B.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF ETF was 14%. For the same ETF, the average monthly price growth was 44%, and the average quarterly price growth was 263%. CNH experienced the highest price growth at 14%, while JBL experienced the biggest fall at -14%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF ETF was 18%. For the same stocks of the ETF, the average monthly volume growth was -33% and the average quarterly volume growth was -31%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 42
P/E Growth Rating: 48
Price Growth Rating: 42
SMR Rating: 58
Profit Risk Rating: 58
Seasonality Score: -29 (-100 ... +100)
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VLUE ETF Rises +19% in 30 Days as Value Stocks Gain Momentum