XLP vs. VDC: Are Lower Fees Better Than Broader Exposure?

XLP charges a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a higher dividend yield than VDC VDC outperformed XLP on five-year total return, but both funds saw similar maximum drawdowns XLP holds fewer stocks with a tighter focus on consumer defensive names, while VDC adds a small cyclical tilt These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

The Motley Fool • 13 hours ago

Consumer Staple ETFs to Watch Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

Amid inflation and consumer trade-down trends, XLP emerges as a defensive ETF for stability-focused investors.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 11, 2025

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

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 9, 2025

Battle of the Consumer Staples ETFs: Who Comes Out on Top, XLP or VDC?

XLP carries a nearly identical expense ratio to VDC but sports a higher dividend yield VDC has delivered stronger five-year growth, though both funds show similar drawdowns XLP has far fewer holdings and is more concentrated, while VDC offers broader consumer staples exposure.

The Motley Fool • Dec 4, 2025

Which Consumer Staples ETF Reigns Supreme: VDC or FSTA?

VDC has a much larger asset base than FSTA. Both ETFs charge nearly identical expense ratios and offer similar dividend yields.

The Motley Fool • Dec 1, 2025

Is VDC or IYK the Stronger Consumer Staples ETF? Here's What Investors Need to Know.

The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF offers a lower expense ratio and broader diversification than the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF. IYK has slightly outperformed VDC over the past year and five years, with a marginally smaller maximum drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Dec 1, 2025

AI Stocks are Cratering. These 3 Defensive ETFs Can Save Your Portfolio

Certain AI stocks have been going through an ugly correction as Wall Street sentiment turns cold.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 24, 2025

Stay Ahead of Market Turmoil With These ETFs

With stocks sliding, volatility spiking and bubble concerns mounting, investors need a defensive game plan. These ETFs can help you navigate the turbulence.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 18, 2025

VDC: Upgrading Consumer Staples To Buy Ahead Of Potential IEEPA Refund

Vanguard Consumer Staples Index ETF is upgraded to a "Buy," driven by improved valuations and potential macro catalysts in 2026. VDC underperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date but now trades at a more attractive price-to-earnings ratio relative to the broader market. The fund offers stability with a low historical standard deviation and a 2.25% dividend yield, though technical momentum remains mixed.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 17, 2025

Walmart CEO McMillon Retires Amid Shifting Consumer Trends

Walmart Inc. (WMT) CEO Doug McMillon will retire at the end of January after nearly 12 years leading the nation's largest retailer, according to a company filing released Friday. John Furner, currently Walmart's U.S. CEO, will take over as head of the company on February 1, according to the filing.

ETF Trends • Nov 14, 2025