VAW
Vanguard Materials ETFETF · Sectors$232.97−$1.86 (-0.79%)as of market close, Aug 6, 2026
VAW weekly returns
Vanguard Materials ETF has averaged 0.22% per week, positive in 55% of weeks. Week-by-week returns for Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) below, through August 6, 2026 — the table lists the most recent weeks; the bar chart plots the last 2 years.
Average week
+0.2%
1175 weeks
Best week
+20.4%
Apr 9, 2020
Worst week
-16.7%
Oct 3, 2008
Positive weeks
55%
of all weeks
Vanguard Materials ETF weekly returns#
| Week ending | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | +4.5% | |
| Jul 31, 2026 | -1.7% | |
| Jul 24, 2026 | +1.4% | |
| Jul 17, 2026 | -1.4% | |
| Jul 10, 2026 | -2.5% | |
| Jul 2, 2026 | +0.2% | |
| Jun 26, 2026 | -0.6% | |
| Jun 18, 2026 | -0.4% | |
| Jun 12, 2026 | +3.2% | |
| Jun 5, 2026 | -2.0% | |
| May 29, 2026 | +2.1% | |
| May 22, 2026 | +0.4% |
Weekly total return (since Aug 16, 2024)
-5%+0%+5%
20252026
Methodology#
Weekly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from VAW's split- and dividend-adjusted weekly (ISO week) closes. The table shows the most recent 260 weeks and the bar chart the most recent 104. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is Vanguard Materials ETF's average weekly return?
- Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW) has averaged about 0.22% per week, positive in roughly 55% of weeks. The best week was Apr 9, 2020 (+20.4%) and the worst was Oct 3, 2008 (-16.7%).