Value-focused strategies have been gaining momentum across the broader market throughout 2026, but that doesn't mean growth has simply fallen by the wayside. True secular growth is still there.
When it comes to identifying value, typical fundamental metrics like price-to-earnings (P/E) or price-to-book (P/B) are often used. Both metrics rest on accounting outputs (reported earnings and book value), and accounting rules allow significant discretion in non-cash expenses, depreciation schedules and goodwill write-downs.
I recently sat down in our New York office with Mannik Dhillon, president of investment franchises & solutions and head of ETFs for Victory Capital. We dove straight into one of the most compelling factor stories in the ETF marketplace today: free cash flow investing.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWM Revisor Wealth Management LLC Revisor Wealth Management LLC | 16,173 | $530,739 | $519,800.22 | -$10,938.78 | -2.06% |
Jon Deven Mouton CAP Partners, LLC | 36,656 | $1.22M | $1.18M | -$45,827.04 | -3.74% |
Chandler te Velde Maia Wealth LLC | 12,446 | $415,821 | $400,263.36 | -$15,557.64 | -3.74% |
Jennifer Lutz Trademark Financial Management, LLC | 7,092 | $236,944 | $225,595.81 | -$11,348.19 | -4.79% |
| NWW New Wave Wealth Advisors LLC NEW WAVE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | 11,730 | $393,515 | $376,028.6 | -$17,486.4 | -4.44% |
| NASDAQ (NMS) Exchange | US Country |
The VS Free Cash Flow Growth ETF is an innovative exchange-traded fund that prioritizes investment in companies showcasing significant growth in free cash flow. This hallmark of financial vigor and operational efficiency indicates a company's ability to generate more cash than it spends, implying higher potential for reinvestment, debt reduction, and enhancement of shareholder value. With a diversified portfolio across various sectors, this ETF doesn’t limit itself to a single industry, thus broadening the opportunity for investors to gain from companies capable of maintaining a steady increase in free cash flow. This strategic focus distinguishes it from other funds mainly concentrating on revenue or earnings growth, positioning it as a unique option for investors aiming for financial sustainability and growth within their investments. Serving a dual audience of individual and institutional investors, the VS Free Cash Flow Growth ETF aims to simplify investment in growth-oriented companies through a structured, diversified, and liquid investment vehicle.
The VS Free Cash Flow Growth ETF offers a range of investment opportunities characterized by an emphasis on free cash flow as a primary metric for selection. These include: