Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE)
| Assets | $6.98B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% |
| PE Ratio | 16.77 |
| Shares Out | 83.98M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.85 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.05% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 51.54% |
| Volume | 350,782 |
| Open | 124.61 |
| Previous Close | 124.25 |
| Day's Range | 124.30 - 126.29 |
| 52-Week Low | 103.07 |
| 52-Week High | 137.41 |
| Beta | 0.62 |
| Holdings | 114 |
| Inception Date | Sep 23, 2004 |
About VDE
Fund Home PageThe Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI US IMI 25/50 Energy index. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of energy companies in the US. VDE was launched on Sep 23, 2004 and is issued by Vanguard.
Top 10 Holdings
65.22% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 22.43% |
| Chevron Corporation | CVX | 15.38% |
| ConocoPhillips | COP | 5.81% |
| The Williams Companies, Inc. | WMB | 3.97% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 3.21% |
| Marathon Petroleum Corporation | MPC | 3.17% |
| Kinder Morgan, Inc. | KMI | 2.91% |
| Phillips 66 | PSX | 2.88% |
| Valero Energy Corporation | VLO | 2.77% |
| Cheniere Energy, Inc. | LNG | 2.70% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | $1.0002 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.9333 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.9487 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.966 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $1.0522 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.9484 | Jul 2, 2024 |
Performance
VDE had a total return of -0.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.05%.
News
VDE: Hitting The Pause Button On Energy After A Strong Q2 Recovery (Rating Downgrade)
I am downgrading VDE to a hold after a strong rally, citing potential near-term downside if Middle East tensions ease and oil prices fall. VDE remains attractively valued with a high-yield and solid p...
The Energy Sell-Off Has Me Interested
I see value in the Energy sector due to its recent underperformance, expected demand rise, and potential trade clarity boosting crude oil prices. Crude oil demand is set to increase, making the curren...
VDE: Energy On The Brink, Why $50 Oil Is Key
Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares has experienced significant volatility, falling from $130 to $100, now at $108; I maintain a buy rating despite macro volatility. VDE's valuation is attractive wi...
VDE: A Reasonable ETF For The Expected Energy Rebound Under The New Trump Administration
President Trump declared a national energy emergency following his inauguration. Trump's pro-fossil fuel agenda could help the energy sector rebound. Less regulation and more support for big oil could...
2 Reasons Why I Believe VDE And Energy Stocks Could Be Strategic Assets For 2025
VDE's yield of 3.15% is lower than iShares MSCI Global Energy Producer at 4.13%, but its expense ratio is significantly cheaper. The P/E of VDE is 13.5X, half that of the S&P 500; earnings growth is e...
The VDE ETF: A Bearish Short-Term Trend Turned Bullish
Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares has turned bullish, driven by a shift in U.S. energy policy favoring increased oil and gas production. The VDE ETF's holdings in leading integrated oil companies ...
VDE And The Factors Impacting Oil Prices
Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares has been virtually unchanged since late November 2023. Crude oil prices have fallen to new 2024 lows due to seasonal weakness, the Chinese economic slowdown, and ...
VDE: Oil's Bounce Warrants A Energy-Sector Refresh (Rating Upgrade)
VDE is attractive due to its solid valuation and significant pullback, hitting critical support levels, with potential for a recovery in oil prices. Despite poor relative strength and high volatility,...
As crude oil prices crash, these energy stocks are soaring
Energy stocks have plunged hard in the past few days as crude oil prices continued crashing. The Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) has retreated in the past four consecutive days, moving to its lowest point s...
VDE: Easy Blunt Force Exposure To Energy
The energy sector is underowned, underappreciated, and relatively cheap compared to other sectors, with increasing consumption due to economic recoveries and global trade. Vanguard Energy Index Fund E...
VDE: Solid ETF For A Rebound In Energy
The energy sector is outperforming all other sectors in 2024.
How to Find the Best Energy Stocks
Energy stocks give investors exposure to oil and gas prices, but how do you find the best ones? We answer that question here.
VDE: Energy Stocks Stuck In Neutral As Oil Prices Wobble In The $70s
Oil prices remain quiet despite geopolitical concerns and oversupply fears.
What's The Argument For Looking Outside The U.S. In 2024?
US equities have been dominated by a handful of stocks, highlighting the need for diversification. US stocks and bonds have been positively correlated, making it challenging to hedge equity risks.
Buy VDE, FENY, IYE ETFs as COP28 vows to end fossil fuels
The COP28 Summit concluded on Wednesday with a historic deal to transition the world from fossil fuels. The deal will see more countries ramp up investments in clean energy solutions like wind and sol...
OPEC+ Has Not Spoken: VDE Is In The Buy Zone
OPEC faces disagreement on production policy, causing a delay in the biannual meeting and sending futures markets lower. Saudi Arabia and Russia control OPEC and need higher oil prices for their respe...
3 reasons why the VDE ETF is much better than MLPA
The energy industry has been relatively volatile in the past few months. After soaring to a multi-month high of $95, the price of Brent has moved into a bear market by falling to $75 a barrel.
VDE: After The Pullback, Energy Is A No-Brainer (Rating Upgrade)
The article evaluates the Vanguard Energy ETF as an investment option at its current market price. The current conflict in the Middle East should help sustain higher energy prices, supporting the comp...
Update On VDE: Hang On For A Wild Ride
Interest rates are at their highest level in years, leading to a bearish outlook for commodity prices. Crude oil prices have experienced volatility, with a significant correction in early October. Ene...
VDE: It's Not Time To Be Greedy (Downgrade)
Vanguard Energy ETF is a popular way to invest in the energy sector and it has delivered strong gains in the short-term. This suggests a more cautious approach could be warranted. The Energy sector's ...
Oil Vs. Commercial Real Estate: One Is A Better Buy Today
Timing anything in the markets over the next few months or quarters is extremely difficult, bordering on impossible to do with accuracy consistently. But investors can look at data and trends and surm...
With Inflation Still High, These ETFs Will Likely Disappoint This Year
Inflation above 2% has a negative impact on stock prices; the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF has averaged poor performance during such years. Various sub-sectors of the stock market and sectors of th...
VDE: The Next Leg Of Outperformance Is Overdue
The recent underperformance of the Vanguard Energy ETF versus the market has come despite continued outperformance in sales, earnings, and dividends. The MSCI Energy index is just 4% of the MSCI USA's...
VDE: Compelling Reasons For A Floor In Crude Oil Supporting Petroleum Stocks
Crude oil prices have declined but remain above $60 per barrel, with the potential for higher prices due to the influence of the international oil cartel and geopolitical tensions. Saudi Arabia and Ru...
VDE: When The Recession Hits, You Don't Want To Be Here
The Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF is expected to suffer due to the coming recession. VDE has a concentration issue, with nearly 40% of its AUM in Exxon Mobil and Chevron, which may affect its broad s...
VDE: After Predicted Sell-Off, I'm A Buyer Again (Rating Upgrade)
VDE is almost in official "correction" territory after I recently suggested caution on the fund. This makes me a renewed buyer at these levels. With inflation moderating, the Fed is likely to pause on...
VDE: A Major Share Price Correction Could Be On The Way
Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares face a risk of significant price correction because the impact of the sharp drop in oil prices has yet to be factored in. Higher supplies and weakening demand sug...
VDE: A Discussion Of The Risks Facing The Energy Sector
Energy was one of my top performers in 2022 - as I imagine it was for lots of investors given how poorly equity markets performed as a whole. With 2023 underway, Vanguard Energy ETF has continued to s...
VDE: Energy Stocks Face Their Greatest Bull Market Threat
The US energy sector is facing challenges today as lower commodity prices and rising costs threaten the rebound in profitability. In the short term, most energy stocks will see EPS decline due to lowe...
VDE: The Easy Gains Are Behind Us
After a 340% return from the Covid lows, the easy gains in the Vanguard Energy ETF are behind us and future returns will be harder to come by. Even as oil prices have risen significantly, the outperfo...
VDE: Ignore The Recent Weakness In Energy
Energy had an incredibly strong 2022, however, it remains almost 15% below its 52-week highs. We expect energy prices to remain lofty and many companies are directing cash flow to share buybacks inste...
VDE: Time To Sell To Avoid Losses
It's time to sell Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) as its price is likely to fall in the coming months due to oil price volatility. Oil prices are unlikely to bounce back in 2023 due to economic headwinds an...
VDE: I'm A Buyer On The Recent Energy Pullback
VDE offers an easy way for retail investors to get Energy sector exposure. Through 2022, this has been a top performer. In the very near term, the Energy sector has sold off (along with most of the ma...
The VDE ETF Will Continue To Buck The Trend In The Stock Market
The S&P 500 has dropped like a stone in 2022 as rates and the US dollar rise. The VDE is more than 45% higher this year, outperforming the stock market and providing substantial gains.
VDE: Energy Looks Good To Me In Q4
As the fourth quarter gets underway, I am looking for areas to put the cash I had been raising. Energy is one such sector. It has seen a sharp sell-off, most of which I think is unjustified. I think t...
Vanguard Energy ETF: Renewables Won't Eat Oil & Gas's Lunch Anytime Soon
Vanguard Energy ETF is a broad bet on the crucial role of oil and gas in global energy supply. Renewable energy supply is increasing with decreasing costs and plans for increased capacity. Global dema...
H2 2022 Market Outlook: VDE And Occidental Petroleum Most Attractive
Now is a good time for our outlook for H2 2022 given that the Fed has just provided the sorely needed rates clarity and many bellwether stocks issued earnings. In an earlier article, we provided our o...