Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 2.08% ($4.80 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was June 24, 2026, with payment scheduled for June 26, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $8.97B.

VDC fund composition

VDC holds 103 positions, with 61.9% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.09%, and manages $9.20B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
WMTWalmart Inc13.97%
COSTCostco Wholesale Corp11.40%
PGProcter & Gamble Co/The8.74%
KOCoca-Cola Co/The8.01%
PMPhilip Morris International Inc4.38%
PEPPepsiCo Inc4.18%
MOAltria Group Inc3.97%
MDLZMondelez International Inc2.50%
MNSTMonster Beverage Corp2.40%
CLColgate-Palmolive Co2.38%

Sector allocation

Consumer Defensive97.1%Consumer Cyclical1.1%Cash & Others0.5%Technology0.5%Basic Materials0.4%Industrials0.3%Healthcare0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)

What is Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF's dividend yield?
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 2.08%, which works out to $4.80 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was June 24, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is June 26, 2026.
What does Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF invest in?
This ETF is designed to replicate the investment performance of a benchmark index representing the consumer staples industry. It is administered passively, primarily utilizing a full-replication strategy, but may resort to a sampling approach if regulatory requirements necessitate it. The fund's portfolio comprises equities of businesses that supply direct-to-consumer products, which are categorized as nondiscretionary based on typical consumer spending behaviors.