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 2.05% ($4.88 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 23, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 25, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $8.69B. Review VDC dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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VDC fund composition

VDC holds 103 positions, with 66.0% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.09%, and manages $8.70B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
WMTWalmart Inc13.86%
COSTCostco Wholesale Corp12.12%
PGProcter & Gamble Co/The9.90%
KOCoca-Cola Co/The9.80%
PMPhilip Morris International Inc4.83%
PEPPepsiCo Inc4.28%
MOAltria Group Inc3.86%
MDLZMondelez International Inc2.58%
TGTTarget Corp2.50%
CLColgate-Palmolive Co2.28%

Sector allocation

Consumer Defensive97.9%Consumer Cyclical0.9%Technology0.3%Basic Materials0.3%Industrials0.3%Cash & Others0.2%Healthcare0.0%

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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 2.05%, which works out to $4.88 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 23, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 25, 2026.
Is Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF a Dividend Aristocrat?
Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. See our curated Dividend Aristocrats list for the full roster.
What sector is Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF in?
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry.