An international value ETF invests in companies that appear cheaper than the broader market or their sector peers relative to fundamentals such as forward earnings, book value and cash flow. An international large cap value ETF targets the value factor in large-cap stocks ex-Australia.

VanEck's international value ETF, VLUE, provides exposure to international developed market companies with high value scores as calculated by MSCI. In simple terms, it seeks companies where the market price may not fully reflect their underlying fundamentals.

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As an international value ETF, VLUE tracks the MSCI World ex Australia Enhanced Value Top 250 Select Index. The index starts with large- and mid-cap international companies from the MSCI World ex Australia Index, applies exclusions for weapons and tobacco, then scores remaining companies using price-to-book value, price-to-forward earnings and enterprise value-to-cash flow from operations.

The top 250 companies by value weight are selected, with sector weights normalised to the parent index. VLUE, an international value ETF, holds both large and mid-cap stocks, offering a diversified exposure.

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The value investing approach as employed by international value ETF, VLUE, focuses on companies trading at attractive prices relative to fundamentals. Growth investing focuses on companies expected to grow earnings or sales faster than the market.

Investors considering an international value ETF or international large cap value ETF may be interested to learn that the value factor tends to come to the fore during economic recoveries and expansions, when investors focus on tangible cash flows, robust balance sheets and reasonable valuations. Growth has historically performed better when markets reward innovation and future earnings potential. VLUE is an international value ETF that gives investors targeted exposure to value companies.

VLUE, an international value ETF, covers both large-cap and mid-cap international developed market companies. This matters because large-caps can provide exposure to established global businesses, while mid-caps may offer additional growth potential and diversification. As an international large cap value ETF with mid-cap exposure, VLUE gives investors access to a broader set of value opportunities than a strategy limited only to the very largest companies.

VLUE, an international large cap value ETF with mid-cap exposure, invests across developed markets outside Australia and is diversified across countries, sectors and companies.

The portfolio can include exposure to the United States, Europe, Japan, the United Kingdom and other developed markets. Example companies held by VLUE, an international value ETF, include Micron Technology Inc, Verizon Communications Inc and Toyota Motor Corp.

Sector exposure changes over time - View VLUE's latest holdings and allocations.

As an international value ETF, VLUE may be suited to investors seeking capital growth from international equities with a dedicated value factor tilt. VLUE provides a diversified exposure to both large and mid-cap companies.

VLUE's Target Market Determination indicates the fund may be appropriate as a major, core, minor or satellite allocation within a portfolio for investors with a minimum suggested timeframe of five years and a high risk/return profile.

Key risks of investing in an international value ETF or international large cap value ETF include share market risk, foreign currency risk, value factor risk, company-specific risk, index tracking risk and country, regulatory and tax risks.

Value companies can remain undervalued for long periods or experience weaker earnings than expected. Investors should read the PDS and TMD before deciding whether VLUE, an international value ETF, is appropriate for their circumstances.