Inflation Risks Rise Amid Prolonged War: ETFs to Watch Now

War-driven oil shock is reigniting inflation fears and reviving stagflation risks. Here's how ETFs can help defend portfolios.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 30, 2026

From Coke to GM: Decode the Q1 Earnings Wave Through ETFs

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.

ETF Trends • Apr 28, 2026

Focus in on Consumer Staples Dividend Payers With These ETFs

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.

MarketBeat • Apr 25, 2026

Retirees Are Quietly Using These 3 Consumer Staples ETFs as a Recession Shield

Consumer staples ETFs including State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP), Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC), and Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) all carry beta around 0.66-0.69, meaning they decline roughly two-thirds as much as the broader market during selloffs, preserving capital when growth stocks crater.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 22, 2026

3 Vanguard ETFs Crushing the S&P 500 in 2026

Tech stocks have been average performers overall in 2026. Taking their place are several previously unloved areas of the market.

The Motley Fool • Apr 20, 2026

Three ETFs that will be impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Should you buy?

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.

The Motley Fool • Apr 17, 2026

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC)?

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 13, 2026

2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy During the US Market Selloff

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.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 10, 2026

As Recession Odds Climb, Defensive Sectors Continue to Outperform

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.

MarketBeat • Apr 5, 2026

VDC vs. PBJ: Is Broader Consumer Staples Exposure the Better Buy?

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.

The Motley Fool • Apr 2, 2026