Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund Admiral Shares

Frequently Asked Questions About VCSAX

What does VCSAX invest in?

This cost-efficient index fund offers focused exposure to the U.S. consumer staples sector, which includes companies producing direct-to-consumer goods considered essential for daily life based on typical spending habits. A significant risk lies in its specialized nature, as it invests exclusively in consumer staples equities. Expect considerable price volatility from this fund, and it should therefore represent only a minor portion of an already broadly diversified investment portfolio.

What is the expense ratio of VCSAX?

Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund Admiral Shares (VCSAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.09%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is VCSAX?

Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund Admiral Shares (VCSAX) manages $8.70B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is VCSAX actively managed or an index fund?

VCSAX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was VCSAX launched?

Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund Admiral Shares (VCSAX) launched in January 2004 and is managed by Vanguard.

How has VCSAX performed?

VCSAX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.