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VDE
Passive ETF
NYSE

Vanguard Energy ETF

The Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF (VDE) seeks to track the MSCI US Investable Market Index (IMI)/Energy 25/50, which includes large, mid, and small U.S. companies classified within the energy sector. This sector covers firms involved in oil and gas exploration, production, refining, marketing, storage, and transportation, as well as companies engaged in coal and consumable fuels. It also includes providers of oil and gas equipment and related services. The Fund follows an indexing approach, aiming to replicate the target index by investing all, or nearly all, of its assets in the same stocks that make up the index. Each...

Passive ETF
Last update 3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
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This fund is part of
US Energy
-1.2%
Last Price
$160.91
% Change
+2.39%
1W flows
+$417M
1m flows
+$574M
AuM
$9.62B
E/R
0.09%
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Trading data

Last sale
3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$160.91
Previous close
$157.15
Consolidated volume
03/10/2026
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Average volume
30 days
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Average discount or premium
30 days
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Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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VDE performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of March 10, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.+4.17%+21.65%+24.82%+33.02%+51.05%+153.68%
Flows+$574M+$814M+$833M+$147M-$694M-$892M
Data as of March 10, 2026

Volatility and drawdown

3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility+21.68%+24.94%+21.83%+26.82%
Max drawdown
-5.24%-19.04%-21.42%-26.53%
Max drawdown duration
23d176d404d146d
Time to recover
18d171d270d110d

Replication quality

Data as of February 27, 2026
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Exposure

Data as of January 31, 2026

Countries

USA
92.71%
Other
7.29%

Sectors

Energy
96.14%
Other
3.86%

Diversification

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 106

74.83%

Top 15 Holdings

EXXON
23.53%
CHEVRON TEXACO
15.27%
CONOCOPHILLIPS
5.73%
WILLIAMS
3.69%
SCHLUMBERGER
2.89%
EOG RESOURCES
2.79%
KINDER MORGAN
2.75%
PHILLIPS 66
2.64%
VALERO ENERGY
2.56%
MARATHON PETROLEUM
2.52%
BAKER HUGHES
2.49%
ONEOK
2.25%
CHENIERE ENERGY
2.11%
TARGA RESOURCS
1.96%
EQT
1.63%

Characteristics

The Vanguard Energy ETF is built to track the MSCI US IMI Energy 25/50 GTR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly).

This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.

Management strategyPassive
ProviderVanguard
N° of holdings106
Replication methodDirect (Physical)
Asset classEquities
Dividend policyDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 23, 2004
ESGNo

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Frequently asked questions about VDE

What type of ETF is VDE?

VDE is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.

What index does VDE track?

VDE tracks the MSCI US IMI Energy 25/50 GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.

What does VDE invest in?

This ETF provides exposure to US Energy Equities. It is part of the segment: US Energy.

What is the expense ratio of VDE?

The total expense ratio (TER) of VDE is 0.09%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.

When was VDE launched?

VDE was launched on September 23, 2004, marking its entry into the ETF market.

Who is the issuer of VDE?

VDE is issued by Vanguard.

What is the AUM of VDE?

As of March 10, 2026, VDE manages $9.62 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.

How has VDE performed recently?

As of March 10, 2026, VDE delivered a return of 4.17% over the past month (1M performance), 21.65% over the past three months (3M), and 24.82% year-to-date (YTD).

What are the recent fund flows for VDE?

As of March 10, 2026, VDE has seen net flows of +$574M in the past month (1M flow) and +$833M year-to-date (YTD).

Does VDE pay dividends?

As of March 10, 2026, VDE has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.49%.

How many holdings are in VDE

As of January 31, 2026, VDE holds 106 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.

How diversified is VDE?

As of January 31, 2026, VDE holds 106 securities, with 74.83% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the top holdings of VDE?

As of January 31, 2026, VDE holds a portfolio of 106 underlyings, with its largest positions including EXXON, CHEVRON TEXACO and CONOCOPHILLIPS. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.

What countries or regions does VDE invest in?

As of January 31, 2026, VDE has its largest geographic exposures in USA.

What sectors or themes does VDE focus on?

As of January 31, 2026, VDE is primarily exposed to Energy.

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