VDC
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETFETF · Sectors$230.79−$0.44 (-0.19%)as of market close, Aug 6, 2026
VDC monthly returns
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF has averaged 0.80% per month, positive in 61% of months. Month-by-month returns for Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) below, through August 6, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.8%
260 months
Best month
+9.9%
Dec 2021
Worst month
-11.5%
Oct 2008
Positive months
61%
of all months
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +0.2% | |
| Jul 2026 | +2.2% | |
| Jun 2026 | +1.3% | |
| May 2026 | -3.6% | |
| Apr 2026 | +3.4% | |
| Mar 2026 | -7.5% | |
| Feb 2026 | +7.6% | |
| Jan 2026 | +7.4% | |
| Dec 2025 | -1.7% | |
| Nov 2025 | +3.8% | |
| Oct 2025 | -2.6% | |
| Sep 2025 | -1.9% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
-5%+0%+5%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from VDC's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF's average monthly return?
- Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) has averaged about 0.80% per month, positive in roughly 61% of months. The best month was Dec 2021 (+9.9%) and the worst was Oct 2008 (-11.5%).