Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF Shares (VFH)?

VFH, a passively managed ETF launched in 2004, provides broad exposure to the financials sector with $13.91 billion in assets. The fund offers low costs (0.09% expense ratio), diversified holdings across 429 companies, and a 1.64% dividend yield. YTD performance is 7.3% with a medium risk profile (beta 0.90). Zacks assigns it a Hold rating, suggesting it's a reasonable option for financials sector exposure, though alternatives like IYF and XLF are also available.