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VDC gives you a basket of more than 100 consumer staples stocks. It holds up well during bear markets, but it delivers disappointing returns during bull markets.
It's a slower grower, but it offers a meaningful dividend and can hold up relatively well in a market downturn.
AI momentum, defensive investing and elevated energy prices are pushing several ETF areas to fresh 52-week highs in 2026.
Consumer pessimism and market volatility may push investors toward defensive ETFs, strengthening the appeal of consumer staple funds.
The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF maintains a "Buy" rating, offering access to high-quality, cash-flow-rich US large caps at a fair 23x forward P/E. VDC's top holdings—WMT and COST—comprise nearly 30% of the portfolio, making their fundamentals and technicals critical for near-term performance. Despite recent technical softness and a bear-flag pattern, VDC's long-term trend remains bullish, supported by a rising 200-day moving average.
Expense ratios, dividend yields, and diversification set these two consumer staples ETFs apart-see how their risk and return profiles compare.
One fund favors broad diversification and higher yield, while the other leans on sector giants and lower costs-each shaping risk and return differently.
The idea holds theoretical water, but the stock market's got a knack for defying theory.
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Distributed, semiconductor- and software-defined power platform brings Enphase's proven system architecture to 800 VDC (±400 VDC) data center infrastructure Distributed, semiconductor- and software-defined power platform brings Enphase's proven system architecture to 800 VDC (±400 VDC) data center infrastructure
While the markets are generally fixated on what the Magnificent Seven is doing in terms of first-quarter earnings, there are other names investors may want to track. This morning's earnings bonanza was highlighted by names like Coca-Cola (KO), BP p.lc.
When it comes to dividend plays, consumer staples stocks can be right up at the top—companies that generate reliable income regardless of market conditions. Consumer staples firms often enjoy pricing advantages, brand loyalty, and natural resistance to recessions.
When markets crack, consumer staples tend not to. During the 2008 financial crisis, the S&P 500 fell approximately 38% peak to trough, and consumer staples, as a sector, declined roughly half of that. In the 2020 pandemic selloff, the S&P lost about 34% in five weeks while staples fell closer to 20%. In the 2022... Retirees Are Quietly Using These 3 Consumer Staples ETFs as a Recession Shield
Merit Financial Group LLC cut its holdings in Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEARCA:VDC) by 21.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 16,923 shares of the company's stock after selling 4,740 shares during the period. Merit Financial Group LLC's holdings in
Tech stocks have been average performers overall in 2026. Taking their place are several previously unloved areas of the market.
Vanguard Energy ETF will benefit, at least temporarily, from high oil prices. Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF is likely to suffer in the near term, but it is filled with reliable businesses.
Calder Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEARCA:VDC) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund bought 9,164 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,936,000. Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF makes up 1.9% of
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.
President Donald Trump's recent address to the nation did little to calm investor concerns around the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has now entered its fifth week.
This year's exodus from tech stocks and other growth-focused corners of the market has been well-documented. But after the NASDAQ and Dow Jones Industrial Average both entered a correction last week, it is increasingly evident that Main Street is feeling the pinch just as much as Wall Street.
Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. boosted its holdings in shares of Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEARCA:VDC) by 11.2% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 41,872 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 4,226 shares during the quarter.
VDC charges a much lower expense ratio but IYK offers a slightly higher dividend yield VDC holds more stocks and sticks tightly to consumer staples, while IYK mixes in healthcare and basic materials Recent returns and five-year growth favor VDC, though IYK has a marginally smaller max drawdown
VDC carries a much lower expense ratio and has delivered higher one-year returns than RSPS. RSPS pays a higher dividend yield but trails significantly on five-year growth and recent performance.
VDC holds a more diversified portfolio with over 100 stocks, while XLP is more concentrated with 35 holdings. XLP offers a slightly higher dividend yield, but VDC has delivered stronger total returns over the past year.
VDC and FSTA track nearly identical portfolios of U.S. consumer staples stocks, with similar sector weights and top holdings. FSTA offers a similar expense ratio and dividend yield to VDC, but VDC has far greater assets under management.
PBJ charges a much higher expense ratio and offers a lower yield than VDC. PBJ delivered a stronger 1-year return, but lagged in 5-year growth and holds far fewer stocks.
Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) to invest $1 billion in South Africa, signaling confidence in demand and distribution growth.
The Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF is one of the safest havens during turbulent periods. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF has outperformed the overall market historically during significant downturns.
When the broader market has lost ground year-to-date and the VIX is hovering near 27, the question investors are quietly asking is: what in my portfolio is actually holding up?
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All three of these ETFs are beating the market by a wide margin so far in 2026. They invest in stocks that perform well in market downturns.
Empowering Enterprises to Deploy Megawatt-Scale AI Data Centers based on NVIDIA MGX News Summary LITEON Technology will showcase next-gen AI data center solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2026, including solutions for the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform and 800 VDC power rack architecture, 110 kW Power Shelf, liquid cooling systems and racks based on NVIDIA MGX, and 2.1 MW in-row CDU. LITEON's 800 VDC solution integrates high-efficiency power modules, DC power distribution, and system-level energy management to meet the dynamic load demands of AI servers, while enhancing liquid-cooling and thermal management flexibility and improving overall operational efficiency.
TAIPEI, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Electronics, Inc. ("Delta"), a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, is showcasing at NVIDIA GTC 2026 its latest spectrum of energy-saving power, liquid cooling, and microgrid solutions engineered specifically for the 800 VDC architecture of next-generation AI factories. Visitors at Delta's booth will also have the opportunity to experience AI digital twins built with NVIDIA Omniverse libraries and their tangible advantages in building automation and smart manufacturing applications.
Bank of America Corp DE lowered its position in shares of Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEARCA:VDC) by 3.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 3,859,054 shares of the company's stock after selling 156,603 shares during the
STMicroelectronics expands 800 VDC AI datacenter power conversion portfolio with new 12V and 6V architectures in collaboration with NVIDIA
TI's complete power solution includes multiple breakthrough reference designs with industry-leading specification News highlights: TI has developed a complete 800 VDC power solution for future generation AI data centers with NVIDIA As part of this collaboration, TI is demonstrating a power architecture requiring only two conversion stages from 800V to processor power TI will demonstrate its 800 VDC power solution at NVIDIA GTC 2026 DALLAS, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) today unveiled a complete 800V direct current (DC) power architecture for next-generation AI data centers built with the NVIDIA 800 VDC reference design. The solution will be showcased at NVIDIA GTC, March 16-19, 2026, at NVIDIA's power architecture display and TI's booth 169, demonstrating how TI's analog and embedded processing technology supports NVIDIA's vision for advancing high-voltage systems in AI data centers.
Investors are getting more selective, and this is causing growth stocks across the board to slow down.
With U.S. budget deficits and already elevated debt, the ongoing Middle East war could worsen the fiscal outlook, making defensive ETF strategies worth considering for stability.
Nik Modi, RBC Capital Markets co-head of global consumer and retail research, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss if food prices will move higher, which companies are most vulnerable and much more.
Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions lift volatility and oil risks, pushing investors toward hedges like volatility, gold and consumer staples ETFs.
