VTV vs XLF: Which is better?

Quick Takeaway: VTV has a lower expense ratio (0.04%) than XLF (0.09%), making it more cost-effective for long-term buy-and-hold investors.

Comparison Matrix

Metric VTV (Vanguard Value ETF) XLF (Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund)
Asset Class US Large Cap Value US Financials
Expense Ratio 0.04% 0.09%
Dividend Yield 2.45% 1.58%
AUM $110B $42B
Benchmark CRSP US Large Cap Value Index Financial Select Sector Index

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