VDC

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF

$210.60

+0.00%

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📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Staples 25/50 Index, which measures the investment return of consumer staples stocks in the U.S. market.

Overview

ETF tracking Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF

Category Consumer Staples

Issuer Vanguard

Inception Date 2008-09-19

Market Cap $7.2B

Average Volume N/A

Dividend Yield 2.25%

52-Week Range $204.89 - $226.16

VWAP $210.12

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF employs a passively managed, full-replication approach, attempting to replicate the target index by holding all or a representative sample of the securities in the index in approximately the same proportions as their weightings in the index.

✨ Key Features

Provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of U.S. consumer staples companies
Low expense ratio of 0.00%, making it a cost-effective way to gain exposure to the sector
Tracks the MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Staples 25/50 Index, a broad and representative benchmark for the consumer staples sector
Suitable for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation and exposure to the defensive consumer staples sector

⚠️ Primary Risks

Concentration risk: The fund's performance is heavily dependent on the consumer staples sector, which may underperform the broader market
Sector-specific risk: The consumer staples sector may be affected by changes in consumer preferences, regulations, and economic conditions
Market risk: The value of the fund's holdings may fluctuate due to general market conditions
Tracking error risk: The fund may not perfectly track its underlying index due to various factors

👤 Best For

The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) may be suitable for long-term investors seeking exposure to the defensive consumer staples sector as part of a diversified portfolio. It may be particularly appealing to investors who value low-cost, passively managed exposure to the sector.