Summary
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)?
The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) was launched on January 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.
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.
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.
VANGUARD CONSUMER STAPLES ETF (VDC) FAQ
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Has VANGUARD CONSUMER STAPLES ETF ever had a stock split?
VANGUARD CONSUMER STAPLES ETF Profile
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Overview
The fund operates under an indexing strategy aimed at mimicking the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index/Consumer Staples 25/50. This index encompasses a diverse range of stocks from large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies within the consumer staples sector, based on the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). The fund's management team, referred to as the Advisor, strives to replicate the composition of the target index by allocating nearly all its assets into the constituent stocks. Their goal is to maintain the proportion of each stock in alignment with its index weighting. Unlike diversified funds, this fund is non-diversified, focusing solely on the consumer staples sector.
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- Indexing Investment Strategy
Employing an indexing investment strategy that aims to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index/Consumer Staples 25/50. This approach involves investing all or substantially all of the fund's assets into the stocks making up the index, thereby replicating the index's performance as closely as possible.
- Consumer Staples Sector Investment
Through targeting the consumer staples sector, classified under the GICS, the fund invests in a range of companies from large to small cap. The focus on consumer staples—a sector known for its resilience during various market conditions—aims to provide investors with a stable investment option within the volatile market.
- Non-Diversified Fund Structure
As a non-diversified fund, it concentrates its investments in the consumer staples sector rather than spreading them across various sectors. This strategy can offer potentially higher returns but comes with a higher risk due to the lack of diversification.
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