Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF
VDC
Market cap $7.11B

214.82 USD

+0.80

0.37%

At close Oct 4, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.37%

5 days

-1.80%

1 month

-2.16%

3 months

5.02%

6 months

8.42%

Year to date

11.22%

1 year

18.72%

5 years

37.63%

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Funds holding %

of 6,728 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

26% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.08M | Put options by funds: $853K

15% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 46 | Existing positions closed: 40

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 560 [Q1] → 566 (+6) [Q2]

1.68% less ownership

Funds ownership: 48.48% [Q1] → 46.8% (-1.68%) [Q2]

6% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.05B [Q1] → $2.87B (-$182M) [Q2]

7% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 14 [Q1] → 13 (-1) [Q2]

18% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 161 | Existing positions reduced: 196

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VDC.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about VDC published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)?

The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) was launched on 01/26/2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)?

Zacks Investment Research

Fed Cuts Rates by 50 Basis Points: Sector ETFs to Play

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut in four years.

Fed Cuts Rates by 50 Basis Points: Sector ETFs to Play

Zacks Investment Research

Economic Slowdown Ahead? Sector ETFs to Play

Wall Street has seen a somber start to September.

Economic Slowdown Ahead? Sector ETFs to Play

Zacks Investment Research

Safe Sector ETFs to Play as Economic Worries Flare Up?

Downbeat manufacturing data flared up U.S. economic concerns. This opened up opportunities for safe sector ETF investing.

Safe Sector ETFs to Play as Economic Worries Flare Up?

Zacks Investment Research

ETFs in Focus Amid September's Market Storm Possibilities

The "September Effect" adds to the volatility already present in the market, increasing the need for investors to adopt a cautious approach when maintaining their portfolios.

ETFs in Focus Amid September's Market Storm Possibilities

Zacks Investment Research

Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Hits New 52-Week High

For investors seeking momentum, Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF VDC is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 26.7% from its 52-week low price of $172.75/share.

Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Hits New 52-Week High

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Playing Defense

When markets correct, it is a good time to revisit which equity market sectors are “defensive” themes. Certain products and services are nondiscretionary in nature that we cannot live without.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Playing Defense

U.S. Retail Earnings Update - August 13, 2024

To date, 145 of the 199 companies in our Retail/Restaurant Index have reported their EPS results for Q2 2024, representing 73% of the index. The blended revenue growth estimate for the 199 companies in this index is 3.5% for Q2 2024. Home Depot reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings and revenue.

U.S. Retail Earnings Update - August 13, 2024

Zacks Investment Research

ETFs to Secure Your Portfolio Amid Uncertain Market Conditions

With the markets recently experiencing a sharp sell-off which may have dampened investor confidence, increasing bets that the U.S. economy may slip into a recession increases the need to safeguard investor portfolios with defensive bets.

ETFs to Secure Your Portfolio Amid Uncertain Market Conditions

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)?

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