Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) is currently trading at $223.55. You can also track daily change, historical performance, trading volume and other key ETF details on this page.

Indian investors can buy Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) by opening a US investing account through a platform that provides access to US stocks and ETFs, completing the required verification, transferring funds under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), and placing an order in USD.

Yes, Indian residents and NRIs can invest in Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) through platforms that offer access to US-listed stocks and ETFs, subject to applicable regulations, including RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) guidelines.

The expense ratio of Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) is 0.1%. It represents the annual operating cost charged by the ETF provider for managing the fund and tracking its underlying index.

Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC)’s top holdings currently include Walmart Inc., Costco Wholesale Corp, and The Coca-Cola Company. The ETF’s complete holdings list, allocation and sector exposure are available in the Holdings section on this page.

Many platforms offering US ETF investing allow fractional investing, enabling Indian investors to buy a portion of Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) instead of a full share. This allows investment based on a fixed dollar amount.

Gains from Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) are generally taxed in India based on the applicable holding period and tax rules. Dividends may be subject to US withholding tax and Indian taxation rules. The final tax treatment depends on individual circumstances.

Remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) for overseas investments, including US ETFs like Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC), may attract TCS above specified thresholds. Applicable rates and limits are determined by government regulations and may change over time.

Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC)’s current assets under management (AUM) are $7.76B. AUM represents the total market value of assets managed by the ETF and indicates the size of the fund.

Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC)’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 20.33. It represents the weighted valuation of the companies held within the ETF relative to their earnings.

You can compare Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) with Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR® Fund (XLP), Fidelity® MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA), and iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) based on metrics such as expense ratio, AUM, P/E ratio, holdings, liquidity and historical returns in the Peers & Comparison section.

Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC)’s NAV represents the per-unit value of the ETF’s underlying holdings after adjusting for expenses and liabilities. It is calculated once daily after markets close and may differ from the ETF’s live market price.