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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF

213.83 USD
+0.04
0.02%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
0.02%
5 days
-3.34%
1 month
-0.67%
3 months
-2.32%
6 months
4.08%
Year to date
10.71%
1 year
14.73%
5 years
32.45%
10 years
69.18%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

43% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 60 | Existing positions closed: 42

22% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 209 | Existing positions reduced: 171

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 569 [Q2] → 587 (+18) [Q3]

1% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.01B [Q2] → $3.05B (+$34.2M) [Q3]

4.47% less ownership

Funds ownership: 49.03% [Q2] → 44.56% (-4.47%) [Q3]

23% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 13 [Q2] → 10 (-3) [Q3]

50% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $328K | Put options by funds: $655K

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VDC.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about VDC published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
VDC: Consumer Staples Dashboard For December
I provide a top-down analysis of the consumer staples sector, focusing on fundamental and momentum metrics. The household products, beverage, and food industries are undervalued, while tobacco has poor value and quality scores. Fast facts on VDC, an alternative to XLP for long-term investors.
VDC: Consumer Staples Dashboard For December
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
2025 Market Uncertainty? ETFs to Steady Your Portfolio
With escalating geopolitical tensions and unfavorable inflation trends in the U.S., increasing exposure to defensive sectors emerges as a smart investment strategy to navigate the potentially uncertain economic landscape of 2025.
2025 Market Uncertainty? ETFs to Steady Your Portfolio
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Rate Cuts to Slow Down in 2025? ETFs to Add to Your Portfolio
Rising inflation worries have led to increased market expectations that the Fed will adopt a more cautious approach to its interest rate cuts. Look at ETFs to secure your portfolios.
Rate Cuts to Slow Down in 2025? ETFs to Add to Your Portfolio
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)?
The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) was launched on 01/26/2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)?
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
These Vanguard ETFs Could Be Smart Picks If Trump Gets His Way on Tariffs
Vanguard offers 86 exchange-traded funds (ETFs). With such a large lineup, it might seem there would be a Vanguard ETF for any market condition.
These Vanguard ETFs Could Be Smart Picks If Trump Gets His Way on Tariffs
Negative
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Why Are These 3 Vanguard ETFs Underperforming the S&P 500 Since Election Day?
Stocks in these "safe" sectors are selling off as investors gravitate toward growth.
Why Are These 3 Vanguard ETFs Underperforming the S&P 500 Since Election Day?
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
2 Vanguard Funds That Both Growth and Dividend Investors Can Buy and Hold Forever
2 Vanguard Funds That Both Growth and Dividend Investors Can Buy and Hold Forever
2 Vanguard Funds That Both Growth and Dividend Investors Can Buy and Hold Forever
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Will Trump's Tariffs Fuel Inflation? ETFs in Focus
Donald Trump???s primary campaign promises to impose new tariffs and immigration restrictions could contribute to inflationary pressures in the country.
Will Trump's Tariffs Fuel Inflation? ETFs in Focus
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
1 Vanguard ETF to Buy Now, 1 to Avoid
Falling interest rates create an opportunity for one group of stocks.
1 Vanguard ETF to Buy Now, 1 to Avoid
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
VDC: A PEG Near 3 Is Just Too High Despite Bullish Technicals
VDC's valuation is fully priced with a P/E above 21x and a PEG ratio of 2.95, leading to a hold rating. The ETF offers low fees, high liquidity, and a 1.3% higher yield than the S&P 500, attracting long-term and income investors. VDC's concentrated portfolio in large-cap value stocks like Costco and Walmart requires close monitoring of these key holdings.
VDC: A PEG Near 3 Is Just Too High Despite Bullish Technicals
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