VDC — Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares

VDC Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in VDC over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

VDC Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: VDC's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) operates within the Consumer Staples category, which ETFValuer tracks for a total of 5 funds. Issued by Vanguard, this fund has accumulated assets under management of $9.19 billion and trades at a price of $235.43. It currently holds an overall rank of #256 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 59.8 out of 100. The fund offers an expense ratio of 0.09% and provides a dividend yield of 2.13%. The substantial asset size and relatively low cost structure suggest significant investor adoption within its specific sector niche. These metrics position the fund as a mid-tier option in the broader market landscape while maintaining a cost-effective profile for income-focused investors.

Over the last trading day, the fund posted a return of +1.96%, which accelerated to +3.48% over the one-week period. Monthly performance showed a +2.52% gain, while the three-month return expanded to +4.40%. The six-month return increased further to +5.66%, and year-to-date performance reached +12.85%. The one-year return stands at +9.31%, and the three-year return totals +27.48%. This sequence indicates a generally positive trajectory where returns have accumulated steadily over the longer horizons, with the three-year figure reflecting the strongest cumulative growth among the reported periods.

VDC carries a volatility label of Low and a beta of 0.54, indicating that the fund typically experiences less price fluctuation than the broader market. The Sharpe ratio of 0.31 suggests a moderate level of risk-adjusted return relative to the volatility encountered. During market downturns, the fund experienced a maximum drawdown of -11.41%, which aligns with its lower beta profile. This combination of a low volatility label, a beta below 1.0, and a defined maximum drawdown implies a defensive behavior pattern that may limit losses during declines. The data points to a fund structure designed to provide stability, though the Sharpe ratio indicates that the compensation for this reduced risk has been moderate over the measured periods.

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VDC Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-02-28 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 65.0% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how VDC's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With VDC

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with VDC's top 10 — XLP overlaps most, holding 9 of the same companies as VDC's top 10 (63.0% of VDC's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.65% (as of 2026-07-27) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.67 (as of 2026-07-27) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

VDC Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is — and average daily volume is 166K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $9.19B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: VDC is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

VDC Performance History

How VDC Compares to Other Consumer Staples ETFs