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

Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (Ticker: VDC) is a consumer staples-focused ETF managed by Vanguard, one of the largest and most reputable fund issuers. With an overall rank of #277 out of 458 tracked ETFs, it is positioned in the middle of the pack. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.09%, indicating it is relatively cost-effective for investors. It offers a dividend yield of 2.08%, providing a steady income stream. The fund's price of $231.75 and assets under management (AUM) of $9.33B suggest a high level of investor adoption, as the fund has attracted substantial capital from investors seeking exposure to the consumer staples sector.

Over the past year, VDC has shown a modest return of +5.16%, with a slightly stronger performance in the three-year period at +29.66%. The one-month return of +3.01% indicates a positive trend, while the one-week return of -0.66% suggests some short-term volatility. The one-day return of +0.67% further supports the idea of short-term fluctuations. The returns over the past six months and year-to-date (YTD) show a more mixed picture, with a -1.65% and +11.09% performance, respectively. This pattern suggests that the fund has experienced both periods of growth and decline, with the short-term returns showing more variability compared to the longer-term trends.

VDC is labeled as having low volatility, with a beta of 0.53, indicating that it is less sensitive to market movements than the broader market. The Sharpe ratio of 0.01 suggests that the fund's returns are not significantly above the risk-free rate, implying that the additional risk taken is not well rewarded. The maximum drawdown of -9.28% indicates that the fund has experienced a significant decline in value, but it is still relatively low compared to many other ETFs. This combination of low volatility, a moderate beta, and a low Sharpe ratio suggests that VDC is a relatively stable investment, suitable for investors who are looking for a low-risk, income-generating option in the consumer staples sector. However, the low Sharpe ratio also implies that the fund may not offer the same level of risk-adjusted returns as more aggressive investments.

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VDC Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 64.8% 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 (62.5% 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: 4.69% (as of 2026-08-20) — 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): 16.01 (as of 2026-08-20) — 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 2026-07-01) — 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 0.05% and average daily volume is 159K/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 $9.33B 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