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.
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF hits a 52-week high, climbing 11.71% off its low as investors seek safety in volatile markets.
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.
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.
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.
VDC offers defensive exposure to blue-chip consumer staples, but sector performance lags amid mixed economic signals and no clear recession ahead. Top holdings like COST and WMT are overvalued, facing margin pressures from tariffs, though their balance sheets remain strong for the long term. VDC's total returns and dividend yield trail technology and some consumer staples peers, making it less compelling for outperformance in 2025.
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Through Wednesday's close, the S&P 500 was down nearly 11% in 2025, and the Nasdaq Composite has been on an even steeper fall -- crashing around 16% since January. And there may be more of a decline to come.
Looking for broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
Last week, Costco posted its Q2 2025 earnings results, providing a crucial guidepost for how consumer staples may fare this year. These earnings delivered relatively mixed results.
Consumer staples stocks are defying broader market weakness, benefiting from economic uncertainty and trade concerns. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF, which includes household names like Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Walmart, has gained over 5% this year.
The Consumer Staples sector outperformed in the S&P 500, with VDC benefiting from strong sales in key holdings like Walmart and Costco. VDC's forward P/E is above its 5-year average and the S&P 500, prompting a hold rating despite strong recent performance. VDC has a high concentration in top holdings and offers a 2.22% yield, making it attractive amid lower Treasury yields.