XLP vs. VDC: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy?

The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLP) and the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:VDC) ...

Why the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF (VDC) could be the smartest pre-summer addition to your portfolio

It's a slower grower, but it offers a meaningful dividend and can hold up relatively well in a market downturn.
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Is VDC or IYK the Stronger Consumer Staples ETF? Here's What Investors Need to Know.

VDC contains 105 holdings, 98% of which are consumer defensive stocks. Its largest positions include Walmart, Costco Wholesale, and Procter & Gamble, and the fund has been operating for nearly 22 ...
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VDC is up nearly 6% while the S&P 500 sinks, and that gap is no accident

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) is up nearly 6% year-to-date while the S&P 500 (SPY) is down about 4%, tracking 120+ consumer staples companies including Walmart at 15%, Costco at 11.8%, Procter & ...
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Notable ETF Outflow Detected - VDC, CL, TGT, KR

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (Symbol: VDC) where we have detected an ...
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XLP vs. VDC: Are Lower Fees Better Than Broader Exposure?

The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:VDC) and the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLP) both provide U.S. consumer staples exposure. However, XLP is slightly cheaper ...
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Consumer Staples Showdown: Is Vanguard VDC or iShares IYK the Better Buy for Investors?

IYK charges a higher expense ratio but offers a slightly higher dividend yield than VDC. VDC holds nearly double the number of stocks and has greater assets under management. IYK’s portfolio tilts ...