Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) belongs to the Consumer Staples Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VDC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VDC
VDC charges 0.09% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.44B | Oct 2013 | VDC vs FSTA | |
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | 0.08% | 15.07B | Dec 1998 | VDC vs XLP | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Staples ETF | 0.25% | — | Jul 2025 | VDC vs GXPS | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF | 0.29% | 33.14M | Apr 2010 | VDC vs PSCC | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF | 0.40% | 230.60M | Nov 2006 | VDC vs RSPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VDC
VDC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 9. There are 3 ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 10.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | 10 | 15.07B | Dec 1998 | VDC vs XLP | |
| iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF | 10 | 1.00B | Sep 2006 | VDC vs KXI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF | 10 | 1.57B | Jun 2000 | VDC vs IYK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 9 | 1.44B | Oct 2013 | VDC vs FSTA | |
| Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF | 9 | 90.83M | Jun 2005 | VDC vs PBJ |
Top Performing VDC Alternatives (YTD)
VDC is at 5.75% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 9.10%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF | 9.10% | 81.62M | Oct 2006 | VDC vs PSL | |
| WEBs Consumer Staples XLP Defined Volatility ETF | 8.96% | — | Jul 2025 | VDC vs DVXP | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Staples ETF | 7.14% | — | Jul 2025 | VDC vs GXPS | |
| Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF | 6.38% | 90.83M | Jun 2005 | VDC vs PBJ | |
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | 6.36% | 15.07B | Dec 1998 | VDC vs XLP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VDC
VDC has 12.36% 1-year volatility. There are 2 ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.78%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF | 11.78% | 1.00B | Sep 2006 | VDC vs KXI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF | 12.16% | 1.57B | Jun 2000 | VDC vs IYK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 12.38% | 1.44B | Oct 2013 | VDC vs FSTA | |
| Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF | 12.48% | 90.83M | Jun 2005 | VDC vs PBJ | |
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | 12.66% | 15.07B | Dec 1998 | VDC vs XLP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VDC
VDC has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.28%. No ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.29%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | -9.29% | 1.44B | Oct 2013 | VDC vs FSTA | |
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | -9.69% | 15.07B | Dec 1998 | VDC vs XLP | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF | -10.14% | 22.20M | Sep 2016 | VDC vs FTXG | |
| iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF | -10.24% | 1.00B | Sep 2006 | VDC vs KXI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF | -10.68% | 1.57B | Jun 2000 | VDC vs IYK |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.91% | 1.60T | Sep 2010 | VDC vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 11.20% | 2.20T | May 2001 | VDC vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 76 | 31.64% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | VDC vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 60 | 14.25% | 629.30B | Jan 2011 | VDC vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 43 | 9.49% | 365.00B | Jan 2004 | VDC vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 67 | 12.24% | 90.20B | Jun 2008 | VDC vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 77 | 12.47% | 94.60B | Nov 2006 | VDC vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 37 | 0.27% | 389.80B | Apr 2007 | VDC vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 56 | 7.57% | 124.70B | Apr 2006 | VDC vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 79 | 12.30% | 238.00B | Jan 2004 | VDC vs VTV |
Often Compared With VDC
Investors most often compare VDC with VCR, XST.TO, QQQ. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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