VFQY And VFMF: Quality Vs. Multifactor Exposure (BATS:VFQY)

Core Insights - The article focuses on two U.S. factor-based ETFs from Vanguard: the Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF Shares (VFQY) and the Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF Shares (VFMF) [1] Group 1: Investment Philosophy - The investment philosophy is centered on rational decision-making, downside protection, and independent thinking [1] - The author emphasizes a long-term value investing approach, aiming to provide clear, research-based insights for better understanding of valuation, fundamentals, and risk [1] Group 2: Experience and Background - The author has 10 years of experience as a public finance analyst and has managed a personal investment portfolio focusing on ETF cyclicality and value-oriented investments [1] - The author has written about various investment vehicles including U.S. and foreign equities, closed-end funds, ETFs, and open-end mutual funds [1]