Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE)
| Assets | $7.28B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% |
| PE Ratio | 12.83 |
| Shares Out | 92.87M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $3.92 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.33% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 42.69% |
| 1-Year Return | -1.24% |
| Volume | 675,943 |
| Open | 116.46 |
| Previous Close | 116.67 |
| Day's Range | 116.26 - 118.07 |
| 52-Week Low | 110.51 |
| 52-Week High | 137.92 |
| Beta | 1.25 |
| Holdings | 115 |
| 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
63.29% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 21.65% |
| Chevron Corporation | CVX | 13.34% |
| ConocoPhillips | COP | 6.90% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 3.71% |
| The Williams Companies, Inc. | WMB | 3.44% |
| ONEOK, Inc. | OKE | 3.03% |
| Schlumberger Limited | SLB | 3.02% |
| Phillips 66 | PSX | 2.80% |
| Kinder Morgan, Inc. | KMI | 2.73% |
| Marathon Petroleum Corporation | MPC | 2.66% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.966 | n/a |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $1.0522 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.9484 | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.9559 | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $1.060 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.866 | Oct 3, 2023 |
News
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...
Midstream/MLP ETF AMLP Sees Continued Investor Interest
Midstream ETFs are the only segment of energy that has seen inflows in 2024, as broader energy and other subsectors have continued to see outflows. The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) has seen $1.2 billion in ...
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...