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VDC
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF

5/26/2012, 3:48 PM ET
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  • May 14 S&P reiterates its positive view on consumer staples ETFs (XLP,VDC), helping the sector slightly outperform broad market indexes on the day. The agency cites the group's defensive nature, as well as its solid growth and dividend record in making its bullish call. Top holdings include PG, KO, KFT, COST, PEP, WMT, MO.
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    [Consumer, Quick Ideas]
ETF Stats
  • Expense Ratio: 0.19%
  • Average Bid Ask Ratio: 0.04%
  • Tracking Error: 0.08%
  • Concentration Risk: 21.47%
  • Capital Gains Dist. %: 0.00%
  • Number of Securities: 109
  • Dividend Amount: $1.894
  • Dividend Date: 12/21/2011
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  • TOP 10 CONSUMER STAPLES ETFs
    Tue, Feb 21 • David Fry • Comment!
  • TOP 10 U.S. & GLOBAL CONSUMER STAPLES ETFs
    Thu, Dec 1, 2011 • David Fry • Comment!
  • Trade Stability of 2 Consumer ETFs
    Tue, Oct 11, 2011 • Kate Stalter • Comment!
  • UUP and GLD, Like Looking In a Mirror? Part II
    Thu, Oct 28, 2010 • Street One Financial • Comment!
  • Retail Outlook Remains Questionable
    Tue, Mar 23, 2010 • Kevin Grewal • Comment!
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VDC Description
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of consumer staples stocks.
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Sector: Consumer Goods
Country: United States
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