Is Vanguard VDC a good investment?

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, VDC is a reasonable option for those seeking exposure to the Consumer Staples ETFs area of the market.

Is VDC an ETF?

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)

What is the most successful Vanguard ETF?

8 top Vanguard ETFs

  • Best large-cap ETF – Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG)
  • Best mid-cap ETF – Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO)
  • Best small-cap ETF – Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (VIOG)
  • Best total market ETF – Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)
  • Best international stock ETF – Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT)

Does VDC pay a dividend?

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEARCA:VDC) pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Is VDC overpriced?

In terms of valuation, VDC is expensive at the moment relative to the S&P 500, trading at more than 26x earnings. I would personally wait for a 20% pullback from the current price before considering buying this ETF.

Are consumer staples safe investment?

Consumer staples are noncyclical, meaning they offer investors safety during recessionary climates. Some consumer staples stocks are Dividend Aristocrats — companies that have increased their dividend payouts every year for at least 25 consecutive years.

What is Consumer Discretionary ETF?

Consumer discretionary equities ETFs invest in companies that sell nonessential (elastic) goods and services. These companies are involved in a number of sectors, including retail, leisure and entertainment, media, and automotive industries.

Does Vanguard have a commodities ETF?

Overview. Objective: Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund seeks to provide broad commodities exposure and capital appreciation.

How many Vanguard ETFs should I own?

Experts agree that for most personal investors, a portfolio comprising 5 to 10 ETFs is perfect in terms of diversification. But the number of ETFs is not what you should be looking at. Rather, you should consider the number of different sources of risk you are getting with those ETFs.

What ETF has the highest rate of return?

100 Highest 5 Year ETF Returns

Symbol Name 5-Year Return
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ 233.73%
QCLN First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund 228.42%
CURE Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3x Shares 220.99%
SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF 204.15%

What is the ETF for consumer staples?

Consumer Staples Equities ETFs

Symbol ETF Name Annual Dividend Yield %
XLP Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund 2.48%
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF 2.42%
IYK iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF 1.29%
FSTA FIDELITY COVINGTON TRUST MSCI CONSUMER STAPLES INDEX ETF 2.34%

What is VTI dividend?

Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF (VTI) VTI has a dividend yield of 1.47% and paid $2.97 per share in the past year. The dividend is paid every three months and the last ex-dividend date was Mar 23, 2022.