Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF

VDC

Market cap $7.53B

Overview Fund Activity

219.56 USD

+1.67

0.77%

At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.77%

5 days

0.58%

1 month

-0.95%

3 months

0.88%

6 months

1.47%

Year to date

4.16%

1 year

-0.1%

5 years

34.49%

10 years

74.71%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

484% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.3M | Put options by funds: $394K

21% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 52 | Existing positions closed: 43

2% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 214 | Existing positions reduced: 209

1% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.15B [Q1] → $3.18B (+$27M) [Q2]

0.74% more ownership

Funds ownership: 44.88% [Q1] → 45.62% (+0.74%) [Q2]

0% less funds holding

Funds holding: 620 [Q1] → 618 (-2) [Q2]

16% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 19 [Q1] → 16 (-3) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about VDC published over the past 30 days

VDC: Vanguard Tackles The Popular, Low-Volatility Consumer Staples Sector Via This ETF

The Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF offers exposure to the consumer staples sector, known for defensive, steady performance and lower volatility, especially during market downturns or recessions. This ETF tends to underperform the S&P 500 and tech sectors during strong bull markets but shines when economic uncertainty rises. VDC's holdings are dominated by familiar, stable brands with reliable dividends, making it attractive for income-focused and risk-averse investors.

VDC: Vanguard Tackles The Popular, Low-Volatility Consumer Staples Sector Via This ETF

Zacks Investment Research

September Effect and ETFs: What Lies Ahead for Investors?

As the September effect looms over Wall Street, investors should eye defensive ETFs like consumer staples, gold and dividends to cushion volatility.

September Effect and ETFs: What Lies Ahead for Investors?

Zacks Investment Research

Diversify With ETFs and Stay Ahead in Volatile Markets

Amid AI bubble worries and tech sell-offs, investors turn to value, consumer staples, gold and international ETFs for diversification.

Diversify With ETFs and Stay Ahead in Volatile Markets

Zacks Investment Research

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

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF hits a 52-week high, climbing 11.71% off its low as investors seek safety in volatile markets.

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

VDC: A Balance Of Stability And Growth

I rate VDC a buy for its stability, strong consumer staples exposure, and resilience amid slowing U.S. economic growth and persistent inflation. VDC's broad portfolio, heavy retail weighting, and low expense ratio offer reliable returns and income, especially with leaders like Costco and Walmart. Risks include concentration in top holdings, inflation pressures, and regulatory issues, but overall, VDC offers solid risk-adjusted performance for uncertain times.

VDC: A Balance Of Stability And Growth

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 January 26, 2004.

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

Tackle P&G Earnings Momentum Through a Diversified ETF

On Tuesday, consumer products giant Procter & Gamble reported its latest quarterly results. Given the mixed signals on where inflation and tariffs stand for the long term, advisors and investors were eager to hear how the company is doing and what it's doing to position for the long term.

Tackle P&G Earnings Momentum Through a Diversified ETF

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Climbing the Wall of Worry: 2 ETFs to Buy Ahead of the Coming Market Crash

Key Points in This Article: The stock market is rising despite growing risks, including falling durable goods orders, uneven earnings, upcoming tech reports, global tensions, and political friction, signaling potential volatility.

Climbing the Wall of Worry: 2 ETFs to Buy Ahead of the Coming Market Crash

Zacks Investment Research

Use ETFs to Diversify and Stay Ahead

As tech fuels market gains, ETFs in value, gold and consumer staples offer a smart hedge against growing risks.

Use ETFs to Diversify and Stay Ahead

Zacks Investment Research

ETFs to Consider for a Likely August Slump

With the possibility of S&P 500's momentum fading and equity outflows mounting, defensive ETFs like VIG, XLP and VXX draw investor focus.

ETFs to Consider for a Likely August Slump

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