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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF

VDC

Market cap $7.72B

225.21 USD

+1.11

0.5%

At close Updated Sep 11, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.5%

5 days

-1.76%

1 month

-2.06%

3 months

-2.4%

6 months

-2.31%

Year to date

6.79%

1 year

2.34%

5 years

20.68%

10 years

63.21%

Consumer Staples

News

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 20%

Neutral 80%

Negative 0%

The Motley Fool

These 5 ETFs Are Built for Bear Markets. History Says Now Is a Fantastic Time to Buy.

To brace against market pullbacks, add some defensive stocks or funds to your mix. Defensive industries include healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples.

These 5 ETFs Are Built for Bear Markets. History Says Now Is a Fantastic Time to Buy.

US holiday retail sales growth set to accelerate, Deloitte says

U.S. holiday retail sales are expected to grow by as much as 4.8% this year, Deloitte said on Thursday, as rising disposable incomes help support spending in ‌the crucial shopping season despite consumers' continued focus on value.

US holiday retail sales growth set to accelerate, Deloitte says

Zacks Investment Research

Worried About Lingering Market Volatility? Defensive ETFs to Consider

Markets remain under pressure as geopolitical and economic risks rise. Defensive ETFs could help investors navigate volatility without abandoning growth.

Worried About Lingering Market Volatility? Defensive ETFs to Consider

Zacks Investment Research

The Case for Increasing Portfolio Exposure to Consumer Staples ETFs

Weak consumer sentiment and rising economic risks could strengthen the case for consumer staples ETFs. Here are the funds worth considering now.

The Case for Increasing Portfolio Exposure to Consumer Staples ETFs

Leon Cooperman Warns of AI Bust and Recession: 4 ETFs to Take Cover In

Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman is warning that the U.S. economy could slip into recession next year, potentially ending the market's AI-fueled run, according to Business Insider.

Leon Cooperman Warns of AI Bust and Recession: 4 ETFs to Take Cover In

Q2 2026 U.S. Retail Preview: Broadline Retail Drives Growth

The U.S. consumer remains resilient enough to support earnings growth, but that resilience is increasingly concentrated. The LSEG U.S. Retail and Restaurant Q2 earnings index, which tracks changes in the growth rate of earnings within the sector, is expected to show a 67.0% growth over last year's levels. Of the 185 retailers tracked by LSEG, the Broadline Retail sector, representing a wide variety of consumer goods, is headed for the highest earnings growth rate in the second quarter, recording a 231.1% surge over last year's level.

Q2 2026 U.S. Retail Preview: Broadline Retail Drives Growth

Zacks Investment Research

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

Launched on January 26, 2004, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.

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

VDC: The 2026 Staples Rotation Is Real, But GLP-1s Are Eating The Aisle, Hold

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) is rated Hold due to full valuation at 22x earnings and a modest 2.1% yield. Defensive rotation is real, but VDC's top holdings—Walmart and Costco—comprise 25% and are premium-priced retailers, not classic defensives. Structural GLP-1 weight-loss drug adoption is eroding packaged food and beverage demand, already visible in declining volumes for key holdings.

VDC: The 2026 Staples Rotation Is Real, But GLP-1s Are Eating The Aisle, Hold

The Motley Fool

VDC vs. FTXG: Which Defensive ETF Is the Better Buy?

VDC carries a significantly lower expense ratio than FTXG. VDC holds over 100 securities, while FTXG maintains a concentrated portfolio of 30 stocks.

VDC vs. FTXG: Which Defensive ETF Is the Better Buy?

The Motley Fool

This Vanguard ETF Has Weathered Every Recession in Its History

The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF launched in January 2004. The ETF has outperformed not only the benchmarks but all other major Vanguard ETFs during downturns.

This Vanguard ETF Has Weathered Every Recession in Its History

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