Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund Admiral Shares (VCSAX)
Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund Admiral Shares operates in the Asset Management industry of the Financial Services sector, headquartered in Malvern, PA, US. The stock last traded at $114.40, up 0.81% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $9.25B. Its beta of 0.51 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
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.
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