VDE is a Sector & Thematic ETF from Vanguard holding 105 positions as of May 31, 2026, with $10.0B in assets and a 0.09% net expense ratio. Its largest positions are XOM (21.3%), CVX (14.5%) and COP (5.8%); the top 10 holdings account for 63.7% of the portfolio. It yields 2.48% on a trailing-12-month basis.
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Holdings
- 105
- Net Assets
- $10.0BETF assets as of 2026-08-10
- Expense Ratio
- 0.09%per latest SEC prospectus filing
- TTM Yield
- 2.48%trailing 12-month distributions
Performance
- 1M
- +5.2%
- YTD
- +30.6%
- 1Y
- +40.8%
- 3Y (ann.)
- +13.4%
- 5Y (ann.)
- +22.8%
- 10Y (ann.)
- +9.4%
A $10,000 investment 10 years ago would be worth $24,579 today at the 10Y annualized rate. This is a backward-looking illustration, not a forecast. Project its future growth →
Total returns including dividends as of 2026-08-07. 3Y/5Y/10Y annualized. Past performance does not predict future results.
Sector Breakdown
| Energy | 99.5% |
|---|---|
| Other Sectors | 0.0% |
Top 25 Holdings
| # | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  XOMExxon Mobil Corp. COM | 21.26% |
| 2 |  CVXChevron Corp. COM | 14.46% |
| 3 |  COPConocoPhillips COM | 5.76% |
| 4 |  WMBWilliams Companies Inc. (The) COM | 3.63% |
| 5 |  SLBSLB Ltd. COM USD0.01 | 3.47% |
| 6 |  MPCMarathon Petroleum Corp. COM | 3.27% |
| 7 |  VLOValero Energy Corp. COM | 3.17% |
| 8 |  EOGEOG Resources Inc. COM | 3.05% |
| 9 |  PSXPhillips 66 COM | 2.97% |
| 10 |  BKRBaker Hughes Co., Class A | 2.64% |
| 11 |  KMIKinder Morgan, Inc. COM | 2.60% |
| 12 |  TRGPTarga Resources Corp. COM | 2.30% |
| 13 |  OKEOneok Inc. COM | 2.21% |
| 14 |  DVNDevon Energy Corporation COM | 2.11% |
| 15 |  LNGCheniere Energy Inc COM NEW | 2.06% |
| 16 |  OXYOccidental Petroleum Corp. COM | 1.57% |
| 17 |  FANGDiamondback Energy Inc COM | 1.51% |
| 18 |  EQTEQT Corporation COM | 1.45% |
| 19 |  HALHalliburton Company COM | 1.40% |
| 20 |  FTITechnipFMC PLC USD1 | 1.22% |
| 21 |  EXEExpand Energy Corp. COM | 0.94% |
| 22 |  TPLTexas Pacific Land Corporation COM | 0.85% |
| 23 |  OVVOvintiv Inc COM | 0.70% |
| 24 |  DTMDT Midstream Inc COMMON STOCK | 0.62% |
| 25 |  PRPermian Resources Corporation Class A | 0.60% |
Showing the top 25 of 105 holdings. See the full VDE holdings list →
VDE alternatives
The closest Sector & Thematic ETFs to VDE by portfolio overlap — the share of weight both funds hold in the same securities.
| Fund | Overlap | Expense | Assets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96% | 0.08%cheaper | $2.0B | Compare → | |
 IYEiShares U.S. Energy ETF | 89% | 0.38%pricier | $1.7B | Compare → |
 XLEState Street® Energy Select Sector SPDR® ETF | 60% | 0.08%cheaper | $38.5B | Compare → |
 RSPGInvesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF | 53% | 0.4%pricier | $568M | Compare → |
 IEOiShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 33% | 0.38%pricier | $559M | Compare → |
 XOPState Street® SPDR® S&P® Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 32% | 0.35%pricier | $3.6B | Compare → |
 MLPXGlobal X MLP and Energy Infrastructure ETF | 15% | 0.45%pricier | $3.6B | Compare → |
 OIHVanEck Oil Services ETF | 12% | 0.35%pricier | $1.9B | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VDE's expense ratio?
VDE has a net expense ratio of 0.09%, per its latest SEC prospectus filing. That works out to about $9 a year on a $10,000 investment.
How many holdings does VDE have?
VDE held 105 positions as of May 31, 2026, per its latest official holdings data.
What are VDE's top 10 holdings?
VDE's largest positions are XOM (21.3%), CVX (14.5%), COP (5.8%), WMB (3.6%), SLB (3.5%), MPC (3.3%), VLO (3.2%), EOG (3.0%), PSX (3.0%), BKR (2.6%). Together they account for 63.7% of the portfolio.
What is VDE's dividend yield?
VDE yields 2.48% based on its trailing 12-month distributions, as of Aug 7, 2026.
How big is VDE?
VDE has $10.0B in assets as of Aug 10, 2026.
What are good alternatives to VDE?
By portfolio overlap, the closest Sector & Thematic ETFs to VDE are FENY (96% overlap), IYE (89% overlap), XLE (60% overlap). Overlap measures the share of portfolio weight both funds hold in the same securities.