Evidence and analysis
Latest Market Data
| Metric | Current value |
|---|---|
| Product type | ETF |
| ETF market price (USD) | $218.48 |
| Observation date | 2026-10-02 (US Eastern Time) |
| 52-week range (USD) | $205.45 – $244.33 |
| Adjusted-close return over retrieved year | +4.93% |
| Annualised observed return | +4.95% |
| Annualised daily volatility | 14.13% |
| History window | 2025-10-03 to 2026-10-02 |
| Daily observations | 251 |
Source: Yahoo Finance, retrieved 2026-10-05. ETF market prices differ from NAV. Return is computed from adjusted closes; annualisation uses 365.25 divided by elapsed calendar days. Volatility is the sample standard deviation of daily simple adjusted-close returns multiplied by √252. These are historical observations, not forecast returns. Key facts, holdings, sector weights and other older analysis retain their original source dates and were not refreshed by this market-data update.
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF
The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) provides exposure to companies in the consumer staples sector. It tracks the MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Staples 25/50 Index, covering companies that manufacture and distribute essential consumer goods such as food, beverages, household products, and personal care items.
Key Features:
- Defensive Sector: Consumer staples are considered defensive, with stable demand through economic cycles
- Dividend Income: Many consumer staples companies pay consistent dividends
- Low Volatility: Typically less volatile than broad market indices
- Diversified Holdings: Major consumer staples companies like Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo
Expense Ratio: 0.10%
Number of Holdings | 103
Portfolio Context:
VDC is the closest Vanguard equivalent to the Global Consumer Brands Fund.
This ETF is part of the Vanguard ETF Portfolio vs Equivalent Fidelity Funds comparison, where it serves as the Vanguard equivalent for one or more Fidelity funds.
Top Holdings
| # | Holding | Ticker | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walmart Inc | WMT | 14.46% |
| 2 | Costco Wholesale Corp | COST | 11.81% |
| 3 | Procter & Gamble Co | PG | 8.67% |
| 4 | Coca-Cola Co | KO | 7.89% |
| 5 | PepsiCo Inc | PEP | 4.51% |
| 6 | Philip Morris International Inc | PM | 4.35% |
| 7 | Altria Group Inc | MO | 3.89% |
| 8 | Mondelez International Inc Class A | MDLZ | 2.68% |
| 9 | Colgate-Palmolive Co | CL | 2.37% |
| 10 | Monster Beverage Corp | MNST | 2.23% |
Sector Allocation
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Consumer Defensive | 97.7% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 1.7% |
| Basic Materials | 0.4% |
| Industrials | 0.3% |
Note: This is an informational overview for educational purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consider your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and fees before investing.