VDC — Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares

Overview

The Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) operates within the Consumer Staples category, which currently contains two ETFs tracked by ETFValuer. Issued by Vanguard, this fund has accumulated assets under management of $9.19 billion and trades at a price of $228.81. It holds an overall rank of #96 out of 120 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 54.3 out of 100. The fund offers a low expense ratio of 0.09% while providing a dividend yield of 2.13%. The substantial asset size and low cost structure suggest significant investor adoption despite the mid-tier ranking. These metrics collectively define the fund's position as a large-cap, cost-efficient vehicle within its specific sector classification.

Short-term performance shows a decline of 0.56% over one day, followed by a recovery to a 1.47% gain over one week. Monthly returns have accelerated to 1.90% over the last month and 3.08% over the past three months. Year-to-date returns stand at 9.68%, while the six-month return has reached 10.00%. The one-year return is recorded at 5.35%, contrasting with a significantly higher three-year return of 26.54%. This pattern indicates that while recent short-term gains are positive, the longer-term trajectory has delivered substantially higher cumulative returns compared to the single-year period. The data reflects a divergence where the three-year horizon outperforms the more recent one-year timeframe.

The fund carries a Low volatility label and a beta of 0.54, indicating price movements that are generally less sensitive to broader market fluctuations. A Sharpe ratio of 0.03 suggests that the risk-adjusted returns have been minimal relative to the volatility experienced. The maximum drawdown recorded for the fund is -11.78%, representing the largest peak-to-trough decline observed. This combination of a low beta and low volatility label implies the fund tends to move less aggressively than the market in both directions. However, the low Sharpe ratio and specific drawdown figure indicate that the reduced volatility has not necessarily translated into superior risk-adjusted performance during 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.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.55% (as of 2026-07-07) — 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): 16.13 (as of 2026-07-07) — 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 Performance History

How VDC Compares to Other Consumer Staples ETFs