VDC vs IYK: Defensive ETFs Showdown
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Vanguards VDC and iShares IYK are two consumer staples ETFs gaining traction for defensive investors. VDC, with a 0.09% expense ratio, focuses solely on staples stocks and has $7.8 billion in assets, outperforming IYK in the past year. IYK, with a 0.38% expense ratio, mixes in healthcare and materials, has $1.3 billion in assets, and underperformed VDC in the past year. Both funds include heavy hitters like Procter and Gamble and Coca-Cola, but VDC spreads across 103 stocks, while IYK holds 54 names. Over five years, VDC grew more than IYK, but IYK offers a wider defensive shield. Choose VDC for focused staples exposure or IYK for a broader defensive approach.
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