Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) Stock Price & Analysis
Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) closed at USD 243.57 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.20% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 236.02; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 238.28–243.61 on volume of 183,336 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 205.45–244.33 (PCX). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
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Key facts (VDC)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +14.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +48.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VDC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +14.9% | +48.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +14.9% | +8.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Max drawdown | -9.4% (Feb 2026→Oct 2026) | -14.9% (Apr 2022→Oct 2022) |
VDC options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 17.3% | ±3.9% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 16.7% | ±5.5% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 17.2% | ±6.7% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 16.6% | ±9.2% |
30-day implied volatility 16.3% vs 16% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.29. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC)
| Price | USD 243.57 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.20% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 236.02 |
| Open | USD 238.36 |
| Day Range | USD 238.28 – 243.61 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 205.45 – 244.33 |
| Volume | 183,336 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | PCX |
Technical Analysis (VDC)
Nexqual's technical model rates VDC "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 74.82 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 228.17) |
| MACD | 3.74 (positive) |
Financial Health Score (VDC)
Nexqual rates Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCR | Vanguard Consumer Discretion ET | USD 384.23 | ▼ 0.29% |
| VPU | Vanguard Utilities ETF | USD 185.12 | ▲ 1.84% |
| VIS | Vanguard Industrials ETF | USD 318.48 | ▼ 1.06% |
| VAW | Vanguard Materials ETF | USD 226.5 | ▼ 0.1% |
| VHT | Vanguard Health Care ETF | USD 336.26 | ▲ 1.21% |
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