ATLASVanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.10% and the yield is 2.27%. The ten largest holdings are 64% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VDC
| Last price | $244.55 (+0.9%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 54% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $238.44 – $253.13 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.0% |
| Distribution yield | 2.27% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
VDC fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Consumer staples |
| Assets under management | $7.6B |
| Expense ratio | 0.10% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 9% |
| Inception | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the index, an index made up of stocks of large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies within the consumer staples sector, as classified under the GICS. The Advisor attempts to replicate the target index by seeking to invest all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, in order to hold each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index. The fund is non-diversified.
VDC top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. WMT | Consumer Defensive | 13.59% |
| Costco Wholesale Corp COST | Consumer Defensive | 11.49% |
| The Coca-Cola Company KO | Consumer Defensive | 9.24% |
| Procter & Gamble Company PG | Consumer Defensive | 9.28% |
| Philip Morris International Inc PM | Consumer Defensive | 4.39% |
| PepsiCo Inc PEP | Consumer Defensive | 4.72% |
| Altria Group MO | Consumer Defensive | 3.56% |
| Mondelez International Inc MDLZ | Consumer Defensive | 2.73% |
| Target Corporation TGT | Consumer Defensive | 2.42% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company CL | Consumer Defensive | 2.31% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VDC sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Consumer Defensive | 98.0% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 1.5% |
| Basic Materials | 0.3% |
| Industrials | 0.3% |
By region: North America 100.0%.
VDC returns and risk
| Year to date | +9.0% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +8.3% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +11.3% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +6.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.2% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 12.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.37 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VDC: frequently asked questions
What does VDC invest in?
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Walmart Inc. (13.6%), Costco Wholesale Corp (11.5%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.2%), Procter & Gamble Company (9.3%), Philip Morris International Inc (4.4%).
What is the VDC expense ratio?
0.10% a year: about $10.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VDC dividend yield?
2.27%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VDC go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 54%, with a likely range (50%) of $238.44 to $253.13 from $244.55 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VDC performed?
Year to date +9.0%, one year +8.3%, three years +11.3% a year, five years +6.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: Consumer staples
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