ATLASVanguard Energy ETF (VDE): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.10% and the yield is 2.31%. The ten largest holdings are 66% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VDE
| Last price | $188.30 (-3.7%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $181.71 – $196.57 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.3% |
| Distribution yield | 2.31% |
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.
VDE fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Energy |
| Assets under management | $11.0B |
| Expense ratio | 0.10% |
| Number of holdings | 111 |
| Portfolio turnover | 9% |
| Inception | Sep 23, 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 energy 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.
VDE top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corp XOM | Energy | 22.62% |
| Chevron Corp CVX | Energy | 14.15% |
| ConocoPhillips COP | Energy | 5.93% |
| Valero Energy Corporation VLO | Energy | 3.80% |
| Marathon Petroleum Corp MPC | Energy | 3.91% |
| Williams Companies Inc WMB | Energy | 3.36% |
| Phillips 66 PSX | Energy | 3.32% |
| EOG Resources Inc EOG | Energy | 3.09% |
| Schlumberger NV SLB | Energy | 2.91% |
| Kinder Morgan Inc KMI | Energy | 2.56% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VDE sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Energy | 99.5% |
| Basic Materials | 0.4% |
By region: North America 99.6%, Latin America 0.4%.
VDE returns and risk
| Year to date | +49.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +51.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +16.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +21.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +10.1% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 20.8% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.52 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VDE: frequently asked questions
What does VDE invest in?
Vanguard Energy ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Exxon Mobil Corp (22.6%), Chevron Corp (14.2%), ConocoPhillips (5.9%), Valero Energy Corporation (3.8%), Marathon Petroleum Corp (3.9%).
What is the VDE expense ratio?
0.10% a year: about $10.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VDE dividend yield?
2.31%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VDE go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 53%, with a likely range (50%) of $181.71 to $196.57 from $188.30 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VDE performed?
Year to date +49.4%, one year +51.6%, three years +16.9% a year, five years +21.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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