Vanguard Consumer Discretionary Fund (VCDAX)
| Fund Assets | 6.92B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.15% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 206.23 |
| YTD Return | 0.91% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.43% |
| 5-Year Return | 31.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 180.04 |
| 52-Week High | 213.67 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.28 |
| Holdings | 288 |
| Inception Date | Jul 14, 2005 |
About VCDAX
This affordable index fund grants investors access to the American stock market's consumer discretionary industry. This particular sector comprises companies that manufacture goods and offer services deemed non-essential by consumers, such as retail businesses, restaurants, and e-commerce or direct marketing firms. The primary drawback of this fund is its specialized concentration, as it invests exclusively in consumer discretionary equities, which are notably prone to economic fluctuations. Consequently, investors should anticipate significant price swings. It is therefore recommended to integrate this fund only as a small part of an already extensively diversified investment portfolio.
Performance
VCDAX had a total return of 9.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.12%.
Equivalent ETF
VCDAX has an equivalent ETF with the ticker symbol VCR, the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF. This is an ETF from the same fund company that follows the same index. It has an expense ratio of 0.09% compared to 0.09% for VCDAX.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VCR | Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.09% |
Top 10 Holdings
57.61% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 22.14% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 17.67% |
| The Home Depot, Inc. | HD | 4.56% |
| McDonald's Corporation | MCD | 2.89% |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. | TJX | 2.51% |
| Booking Holdings Inc. | BKNG | 1.98% |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. | LOW | 1.76% |
| Starbucks Corporation | SBUX | 1.66% |
| Marriott International, Inc. | MAR | 1.28% |
| General Motors Company | GM | 1.16% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | $0.3661 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | $0.3723 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.3888 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.3556 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.3635 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.3993 | Mar 26, 2025 |