Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)
VDC is a passive ETF by Vanguard tracking the investment results of the MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Staples 25/50 Index. VDC launched on Jan 26, 2004 and has a 0.10% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US92204A2078
92204A207
Jan 26, 2004
North America (U.S.)
1x
MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Staples 25/50 Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
VDC has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF had a return of 15.22% year-to-date (YTD) and 15.88% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF had an annualized return of 8.27%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.01%, indicating that Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
VDC
15.22%
0.66%
6.36%
15.88%
8.60%
8.27%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.11%
-0.36%
7.02%
23.15%
12.80%
11.01%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VDC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.94% | 2.88% | 3.37% | -1.64% | 2.54% | -0.65% | 2.13% | 4.89% | 1.05% | -2.94% | 5.46% | 15.22% | |
| 2023 | -0.16% | -2.23% | 3.96% | 3.62% | -5.45% | 3.30% | 2.24% | -3.19% | -4.55% | -1.74% | 3.91% | 3.36% | 2.39% |
| 2022 | -2.07% | -1.00% | 1.48% | 2.14% | -4.26% | -2.61% | 3.43% | -1.56% | -8.36% | 9.41% | 6.19% | -3.31% | -1.79% |
| 2021 | -4.10% | -0.65% | 8.15% | 1.83% | 1.83% | -0.69% | 1.64% | 1.14% | -3.92% | 3.60% | -1.43% | 9.91% | 17.64% |
| 2020 | -0.52% | -8.12% | -6.07% | 7.36% | 2.14% | -0.18% | 6.91% | 4.65% | -1.85% | -2.35% | 7.91% | 1.96% | 10.86% |
| 2019 | 5.44% | 2.03% | 3.45% | 2.53% | -4.18% | 5.00% | 2.36% | 1.60% | 1.91% | -0.46% | 1.46% | 2.64% | 26.11% |
| 2018 | 1.71% | -7.44% | -0.61% | -3.71% | -1.11% | 4.56% | 3.45% | 0.83% | 0.63% | 1.70% | 1.94% | -9.04% | -7.79% |
| 2017 | 1.31% | 4.46% | -0.23% | 1.08% | 2.20% | -2.23% | 0.62% | -1.23% | -0.60% | -1.47% | 5.57% | 2.05% | 11.85% |
| 2016 | 0.00% | 0.40% | 4.91% | -1.07% | 0.84% | 5.18% | -0.35% | -0.52% | -1.61% | -0.78% | -3.76% | 3.25% | 6.29% |
| 2015 | -1.44% | 4.28% | -1.34% | -1.14% | 1.17% | -1.67% | 4.89% | -5.57% | -0.03% | 5.81% | -0.91% | 2.22% | 5.83% |
| 2014 | -5.32% | 3.90% | 2.32% | 2.56% | 2.05% | -0.09% | -3.46% | 4.75% | 0.31% | 3.68% | 5.14% | -0.29% | 16.01% |
| 2013 | 5.89% | 3.10% | 4.96% | 2.93% | -1.65% | 0.03% | 4.53% | -4.33% | 1.63% | 5.96% | 1.67% | 0.78% | 28.03% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VDC is 73, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF provided a 2.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.93 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.93 | $5.05 | $4.54 | $4.28 | $4.35 | $3.94 | $3.65 | $3.68 | $3.21 | $3.29 | $2.42 | $2.43 |
Dividend yield | 2.29% | 2.65% | 2.37% | 2.14% | 2.50% | 2.44% | 2.78% | 2.52% | 2.39% | 2.55% | 1.93% | 2.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $4.93 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.79 | $5.05 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.44 | $4.54 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $4.28 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.57 | $4.35 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $3.94 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $3.65 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $3.68 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $3.21 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $3.29 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.42 | $2.42 |
| 2013 | $2.43 | $2.43 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF was 34.24%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 258 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF drawdown is 3.34%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.24% | Dec 11, 2007 | 312 | Mar 9, 2009 | 258 | Mar 17, 2010 | 570 |
| -25.31% | Feb 18, 2020 | 25 | Mar 23, 2020 | 97 | Aug 10, 2020 | 122 |
| -16.55% | Apr 21, 2022 | 118 | Oct 7, 2022 | 352 | Mar 5, 2024 | 470 |
| -15.26% | Jan 29, 2018 | 67 | May 3, 2018 | 238 | Apr 15, 2019 | 305 |
| -11.17% | May 20, 2011 | 57 | Aug 10, 2011 | 92 | Dec 20, 2011 | 149 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF volatility is 2.89%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.