A common myth in the capital markets is that, in order to achieve growth, investors need to accept greater volatility. The VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW) solves this dilemma by targeting profitable, growing companies using free cash flow (FCF).
Free cash flow strategies are ideal for investors searching for quality fundamental factors, especially in current times where certain large-cap valuations are suspect.
After a more volatile first quarter, the second quarter of 2026 has been a period where growth has been rewarded. Yet some advisors remain cautiously optimistic and are looking to lean on companies with stronger financial profiles.
In a market where the Magnificent Seven (Mag 7)1 account for more than 30% of the S&P 500 Index, The VictoryShares free cash flow (FCF) suite of ETFs takes a different road.
The VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW) targets large-cap stocks with strong growth profiles, emphasizing high free cash flow return on invested capital. GFLW manages approximately $650 million in assets and charges a 0.39% expense ratio. By focusing on free cash flow-driven growth, GFLW is positioned to outperform in the near term, given the current macro regime and outlook.
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF.
VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (GFLW) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and strategy, visit the Free Cash Flow Content Hub.
The fourth quarter is typically – seasonally – positive for U.S. equities. An ongoing government shutdown is not a strong backdrop for markets, but major indices remain close to record highs, waiting for new data for direction.
GFLW is a passively managed vehicle leveraging an FCF-focused strategy at the intersection of growth and quality. In January, I assigned a Hold rating to GFLW as it had just a few weeks in the books, plus its performance was not encouraging. However, I upgrade it to Buy owing to its outperformance, impressive AUM growth, and quality-heavy factor mix that has advantages over those of IVV and IWF.