- What are the top holdings of VCDAX?
- Vanguard Consumer Discretionary Index Fund Admiral Shares holds 292 securities in total. The largest positions and their portfolio weights are listed on the Holdings tab.
- How many holdings does VCDAX have?
- VCDAX holds 292 positions as reported by the fund's most recent disclosure.
- What sectors does VCDAX invest in?
- Vanguard Consumer Discretionary Index Fund Admiral Shares (VCDAX) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is VCDAX most exposed to?
- VCDAX's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is VCDAX a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows VCDAX's geographic exposure. Funds with > 95% US weight are effectively US-only; international or global funds will show meaningful weights across multiple countries.
- What does VCDAX invest in?
- 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.
