ETFs in Focus as U.S. Economy Rebounds in Q2
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: NASDAQ.COM
U.S. Economic Growth: The U.S. economy rebounded in Q2 2025 with a GDP growth rate of 3%, surpassing expectations, following a contraction in Q1 due to increased imports before tariff measures were implemented. However, signs of a slowdown are emerging as sales to private domestic purchasers grew at their weakest pace since 2022.
Investment Trends: With stable interest rates and decent economic growth, investors are shifting towards value ETFs, which tend to perform better in higher-rate environments. Notable value ETFs like Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) and Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) have shown positive performance recently, while concerns about recession risks have decreased significantly.
Analyst Views on VTV
Wall Street analysts forecast VTV stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VTV is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
