VDE — Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares
Energy Ranked #57 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Vanguard
VDE Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in VDE 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.
VDE Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: VDE'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.
What If You'd Invested in VDE?
See what a lump sum in VDE would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
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Overview
Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares (VDE) is an energy sector fund issued by Vanguard with $12.7 billion in assets under management. It holds a B grade (75.5/100) and ranks second among 10 peers in its category, placing it 57th out of 458 tracked ETFs overall. The fund’s 0.09% expense ratio is significantly lower than the category median of 0.36%, while its 2.30% dividend yield sits slightly above the median of 2.28%. Concentration is notable, with the top 10 holdings comprising 63.7% of assets and Exxon Mobil Corp representing the largest single position at 21.3%.
The fund has delivered strong long-term gains, with a 3-year return of 57.97% and a 1-year return of 44.54% that narrowly exceeds the category median of 44.11%. Short-term momentum shows divergence, as the 1-month period saw a -1.98% decline despite a +3.14% weekly gain and a robust +15.39% three-month return. Year-to-date performance stands at +40.58%, and the fund’s grade has remained unchanged at B over the last 35 tracked days. The current price of $177.56 places the ETF at 86.9% of its 52-week range, based on available history spanning 3.0 years.
Risk metrics present a mixed picture, with a beta of -0.01 indicating minimal correlation to broader market movements and annualized volatility of 21.80% labeled as Moderate. The fund has experienced a maximum drawdown of -21.41%, yet maintains a strong Sharpe ratio of 1.81, suggesting efficient risk-adjusted returns. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 494,900 shares, facilitating standard trading activity. These figures collectively describe a fund that has navigated recent market conditions with high relative efficiency despite moderate price swings.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
VDE Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exxon Mobil Corp | 21.26% | $2.51B |
| 2 | Chevron Corp | 14.46% | $1.70B |
| 3 | ConocoPhillips | 5.76% | $679M |
| 4 | Williams Cos Inc/The | 3.63% | $428M |
| 5 | SLB Ltd | 3.47% | $410M |
| 6 | Marathon Petroleum Corp | 3.27% | $385M |
| 7 | Valero Energy Corp | 3.17% | $374M |
| 8 | EOG Resources Inc | 3.05% | $359M |
| 9 | Phillips 66 | 2.97% | $350M |
| 10 | Baker Hughes Co | 2.64% | $311M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 63.7% 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 VDE's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With VDE
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with VDE's top 10 — XLE overlaps most, holding 9 of the same companies as VDE's top 10 (61.0% of VDE's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | VDE Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLE | State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 9 | 61.0% | Exxon Mobil Corp, Chevron Corp, ConocoPhillips… |
| FENY | Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 8 | 39.8% | Chevron Corp, ConocoPhillips, Williams Cos Inc/The… |
| IYE | iShares U.S. Energy ETF | 6 | 32.7% | Chevron Corp, ConocoPhillips, Marathon Petroleum Corp… |
| IEO | iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 5 | 18.2% | ConocoPhillips, Valero Energy Corp, Marathon Petroleum Corp… |
| VOE | Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Value ETF | 4 | 12.9% | SLB Ltd, Marathon Petroleum Corp, Valero Energy Corp… |
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: 5.27% (as of 2026-10-06) — 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): 15.01 (as of 2026-10-06) — 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: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What VDE's Fees Cost You
VDE charges an expense ratio of 0.09% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
VDE Dividend Income Estimator
VDE currently yields 2.30%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
VDE Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Average daily volume is 495K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $12.7B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: VDE 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.
VDE Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.62% |
| 1-Week | +3.14% |
| 1-Month | -1.98% |
| 3-Month | +15.39% |
| 6-Month | +9.14% |
| YTD | +40.58% |
| 1-Year | +44.54% |
| 3-Year | +57.97% |
How VDE Compares to Other Energy ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | B+ |
XLE | State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | +45.87% | 0.08% | $39.1B |
| #57 | B |
VDE | Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares | +44.54% | 0.09% | $12.7B |
| #81 | B |
MLPX | Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | +20.95% | 0.45% | $3.40B |
| #89 | B |
FENY | Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | +44.64% | 0.084% | $2.09B |
| #112 | B |
AMLP | Alerian MLP ETF | +22.55% | 1.01% | $12.6B |
| #131 | B |
IYE | iShares U.S. Energy ETF | +43.69% | 0.37% | $1.63B |
| #187 | C |
IEO | iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | +53.19% | 0.37% | $732M |
| #189 | C |
XOP | State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | +43.18% | 0.35% | $3.62B |
| #217 | C |
OIH | VanEck Oil Services ETF | +46.31% | 0.35% | $1.81B |
| #401 | D |
ICLN | iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | +8.78% | 0.38% | $2.23B |