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Vanguard Energy ETF

Broad US energy sector ETF. Vanguard's broader and cheaper alternative to XLE, spanning large, mid, and small-cap energy stocks.

EquityTER 0.10%Dist.
TER
0.10%
AUM
$8B
CAGR
7.9%
Volatility
27.4%
Sharpe
0.18
Max Drawdown
-69.2%
Data Range
2004-09 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD-9.3%
Worst DD-69.2%
Worst date2020-03

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return6.4%
Best52.8%
Worst-24.3%
% positive61%
224 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US92204A3026
Issuer
Vanguard
Benchmark
MSCI US IMI Energy 25/50 Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.10%
Assets Under Management
$8B approx.
Inception Date
2004-09-23
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-End Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~110

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 65.5% of the fund.

1
XOMExxon Mobil
21.00%
2
CVXChevron Corp.
14.00%
3
COPConocoPhillips
5.50%
4
EOGEOG Resources
4.80%
5
SLBSchlumberger Ltd.
4.20%
6
MPCMarathon Petroleum
3.80%
7
WMBWilliams Companies
3.50%
8
PSXPhillips 66
3.20%
9
VLOValero Energy
3.00%
10
OKEONEOK Inc.
2.50%

Sector Breakdown

Oil & Gas Integrated
38%
Oil & Gas E&P
24%
Oil & Gas Refining
12%
Pipelines
12%
Oil & Gas Equipment
8%
Coal & Consumable Fuels
6%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-05-12

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Who Is This ETF For?

General portfolio building block for the asset class it covers.

Key Risks to Consider

Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), Vanguard (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-17

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Broad US energy sector ETF. Vanguard's broader and cheaper alternative to XLE, spanning large, mid, and small-cap energy stocks.
VDE has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.10%, which means you pay $10 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, VDE is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
VDE is a US-domiciled ETF (not UCITS). Non-US investors should consider the US estate tax implications (40% on US assets above $60,000) and the 30% dividend withholding tax (reduced by treaty in some countries).
VDE uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the MSCI US IMI Energy 25/50 Index index directly.