VictoryShares’ lineup of free cash flow (FCF) ETFs have seen flows surge in recent weeks.
FCF investing has recently risen in popularity as many investors are seeing the value of these types of approaches. FCF is an important metric when searching for strong companies as it is the remaining cash a company has after covering all expenses. It can be used to invest in growing the business, pay dividends or pay down debt.
The VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO) and the VictoryShares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF (SFLO) attracted strong interest and healthy flows in the one-month period trailing August. 9, 2024.
According to ETF Database, between July 9, 2024 to August 9, 2024, VFLO saw $294 million in net flows, while the small-cap focused SFLO saw $46 million during the same period.
ETFs focused on FCF have emerged as a popular consideration for investors looking to focus on high-quality companies and portfolio diversification — two themes that are top of mind right now according to VettaFi Investment Strategist Cinthia Murphy.
VFLO recently crossed its one-year trading anniversary in June 2023. The ETF has amassed $756 million in assets under management as of August 10, 2024, according to ETF Database. SFLO launched in December 2023 and has already accreted $99 million in AUM as of the same date.
“VFLO and SFLO are still relatively young, both launched in 2023, and investors are taking notice of these ETFs because these strategies are delivering on their innovative design,” Murphy said.
VictoryShares FCF ETFs are especially interesting because they consider both trailing and forward FCF yields, Murphy explained. Additionally, VFLO and SFLO screen for companies that demonstrate strong growth potential as well as attractive valuations.
Under the Hood of VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETFs
Both VFLO and SFLO use the same overarching strategy, but each provide nuanced exposure to a different segment of the U.S. market. VFLO seeks to track the the Victory U.S. Large Cap Free Cash Flow Index, while SFLO seeks to track the Victory U.S. Small Cap Free Cash Flow Index.
VFLO and SFLO’s underlying indexes provide exposure to high-quality companies that are trading at a discount and have favorable growth prospects. The ETFs could appeal to investors concerned about volatility, as both focus on high-quality companies with strong FCF and room for growth.
See more: “Diversify Your Core Equity Sector Exposure With VFLO”
Particularly now, as U.S. equity valuations are near historic highs, FCF ETFs like VFLO and SFLO may add value to investor portfolios.
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VettaFi LLC (“VettaFi”) is the index provider for VFLO and SFLO, for which it receives an index licensing fee. However, VFLO and SFLO are not issued, sponsored, endorsed, or sold by VettaFi, and VettaFi has no obligation or liability in connection with the issuance, administration, marketing, or trading of VFLO and SFLO.
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The Victory U.S. Small Cap Free Cash Flow Index aims to select high-quality companies from its starting universe by applying profitability screens. It then selects companies with the strongest free cash flow yield that exhibit higher growth. The Index is rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly. This Index calculates free cash flow yield by dividing expected free cash flow by enterprise value. Expected free cash flow is the average of trailing 12-month FCF and next 12-month forward free cash flow. Enterprise value (EV) measures a company’s total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization.
The Victory U.S. Large Cap Free Cash Flow Index aims to select high-quality companies from its starting universe by applying profitability screens. It then selects companies with the strongest free cash flow yield that exhibit higher growth. The Index is rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly. This Index calculates free cash flow yield by dividing expected free cash flow by enterprise value. Expected free cash flow is the average of trailing 12-month FCF and next 12-month forward free cash flow. Enterprise value (EV) measures a company’s total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization.
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