VDE

Vanguard Energy ETF

$129.34

+0.00%

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📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Energy 25/50 Index, which measures the investment return of stocks in the energy sector.

Overview

ETF tracking Vanguard Energy ETF

Category Energy

Issuer Vanguard

Inception Date 2008-09-19

Market Cap $7.5B

Average Volume N/A

Dividend Yield 2.98%

52-Week Range $105.87 - $136.78

VWAP $128.68

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Energy 25/50 Index, which measures the investment return of stocks in the energy sector.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF invests in a broadly diversified portfolio of energy stocks, including companies involved in the exploration, production, and distribution of oil, gas, and other energy sources. The fund aims to provide exposure to the overall energy sector in the U.S. equity market.

✨ Key Features

Broad exposure to the U.S. energy sector
Low-cost index-based approach with a 0.00% expense ratio
Diversified portfolio of energy companies of various sizes
Passively managed to track the performance of the underlying index

⚠️ Primary Risks

Sector-specific risk: The fund's performance is closely tied to the energy sector, which can be volatile and subject to fluctuations in commodity prices and regulations
Market risk: The value of the fund's holdings can decline due to general market and economic conditions
Concentration risk: The fund's investments are concentrated in the energy sector, which may be less diversified than the overall market
Liquidity risk: The fund may have difficulty buying or selling certain investments at an optimal time and price

👤 Best For

The Vanguard Energy ETF may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to the U.S. energy sector as part of a diversified portfolio. It may be particularly appealing to investors with a long-term investment horizon who are comfortable with the inherent volatility and risks associated with the energy industry.