Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)
VDC: The 2026 Staples Rotation Is Real, But GLP-1s Are Eating The Aisle, Hold
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) is rated Hold due to full valuation at 22x earnings and a modest 2.1% yield. Defensive rotation is real, but VDC's top holdings—Walmart and Costco—comprise 25% and are premium-priced retailers, not classic defensives. Structural GLP-1 weight-loss drug adoption is eroding packaged food and beverage demand, already visible in declining volumes for key holdings.
Bank of America Corp DE Grows Stake in Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF $VDC
Bank of America Corp DE lifted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEARCA:VDC) by 10.9% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,336,403 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 424,605 shares during the period. Bank
VDC vs. FTXG: Which Defensive ETF Is the Better Buy?
VDC's broad defensive portfolio delivered higher returns over the last year, while FTXG's concentrated food-focused fund carries a higher dividend yield.
Texas Instruments: 800-VDC Is The Growth Inflection -- Reiterating Strong Buy
Texas Instruments Incorporated is positioned for margin-accretive growth, driven by robust demand in data center, industrial, and automotive markets. TXN benefits from data center power architecture shifts, manufacturing reshoring, and automation, supporting durable volume and pricing power. I expect operating margins to exceed 50% by eFY28, with strong balance sheet flexibility and capacity to scale production.
This Vanguard ETF Has Weathered Every Recession in Its History
The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF launched in January 2004. The ETF has outperformed not only the benchmarks but all other major Vanguard ETFs during downturns.
Looking to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio? Consider This ETF
The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF and the Invesco Food and Beverage ETF are built to weather recessions, but one is the better choice.
Which Is the Better Consumer Staples ETF, Vanguard's VDC or Invesco's RSPS?
The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF features a significantly lower expense ratio and larger assets under management than Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF. The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF provides a higher trailing dividend yield but holds a more concentrated portfolio of 34 stocks.
Which Is the Better Consumer Staples ETF, Vanguard's VDC or iShares' KXI?
The iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF provides international exposure with a higher expense ratio than the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF has delivered stronger five-year total return while maintaining significantly higher assets under management (AUM).
Allegro MicroSystems: Riding The 800-VDC Transition Across Robotics, Autos And More
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. is positioned for multiyear growth via automotive, data center, and industrial robotics markets, but shares reflect much of the near-term upside. Key ALGM growth drivers include higher content per vehicle, data center transition to 800-VDC, and an inflection point in robotics/physical AI expected in CY27. ALGM's balance sheet has improved, with leverage down to 0.65x net debt/aEBITDA, supporting strategic M&A, debt reduction, and opportunistic share repurchases.
Alderbuck Energy to Deploy 800 VDC Solid-State Transformer Platform at San Diego Supercomputer Center
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alderbuck Energy today announced that its Nexus Power Unit™ (NPU), will be deployed at the San Diego Supercomputer Center at University of California San Diego. The NPU is a cutting-edge medium-voltage solid-state transformer (SST) platform and is set to enable the next generation of smart grids, where multiple assets and complex power flows can be managed in concert. The deployment is part of the California Energy Commission-funded project, “Accelerating Grid-Intera.
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC)?
The Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was launched on January 26, 2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.
VDC and FSTA Are Almost the Same Fund. Here's How to Choose Between Them.
Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF offers a lower expense ratio while Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF manages a much larger pool of assets. Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF has a longer historical track record having launched nearly a decade before its Fidelity counterpart.
This Vanguard ETF Has a History of Outperforming the S&P 500 During Bear Markets. Is It a Buy Right Now?
VDC gives you a basket of more than 100 consumer staples stocks. It holds up well during bear markets, but it delivers disappointing returns during bull markets.
Why the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF (VDC) Could Be the Smartest Pre-Summer Addition to Your Portfolio
It's a slower grower, but it offers a meaningful dividend and can hold up relatively well in a market downturn.
VDC: Consumer Staples Look Good Ahead Of Walmart's Earnings
The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF maintains a "Buy" rating, offering access to high-quality, cash-flow-rich US large caps at a fair 23x forward P/E. VDC's top holdings—WMT and COST—comprise nearly 30% of the portfolio, making their fundamentals and technicals critical for near-term performance. Despite recent technical softness and a bear-flag pattern, VDC's long-term trend remains bullish, supported by a rising 200-day moving average.
Consumer Staples Are Back in Focus. VDC and XLP Offer Two Ways to Own Them.
Expense ratios, dividend yields, and diversification set these two consumer staples ETFs apart-see how their risk and return profiles compare.
VDC and RSPS Take Different Routes to the Same Sector
One fund favors broad diversification and higher yield, while the other leans on sector giants and lower costs-each shaping risk and return differently.
Enphase Energy Announces Development of IQ Solid-State Transformer for AI Data Centers
Distributed, semiconductor- and software-defined power platform brings Enphase's proven system architecture to 800 VDC (±400 VDC) data center infrastructure Distributed, semiconductor- and software-defined power platform brings Enphase's proven system architecture to 800 VDC (±400 VDC) data center infrastructure
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF $VDC Shares Sold by Merit Financial Group LLC
Merit Financial Group LLC cut its holdings in Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEARCA:VDC) by 21.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 16,923 shares of the company's stock after selling 4,740 shares during the period. Merit Financial Group LLC's holdings in
Calder Financial LLC Buys Shares of 9,164 Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF $VDC
Calder Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEARCA:VDC) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund bought 9,164 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,936,000. Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF makes up 1.9% of