# Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) — Overview

VDE · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/vde

## Price

Last close $185.49 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $120.61 – $188.39.

## Fund profile

The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of energy companies in the US.

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Industry | Energy |
| Inception | Sep 23, 2004 |
| Assets under management | $11.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.09% |
| Net asset value | $185.52 (as of Oct 15, 2026) |
| Distributions | Quarterly |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE)?

The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of energy companies in the US.

### What is VDE's expense ratio?

Vanguard Energy ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.09%. The fund is issued by Vanguard.

### How large is VDE?

Vanguard Energy ETF manages $11.2B in assets and has traded since Sep 23, 2004.

### How do I buy shares of Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE)?

VDE trades commission-free with a Light Horse Securities brokerage account — from the mobile app, the web at [Light Horse Dashboard](https://portal.lighthorse.io), the trading API, or an [AI agent connected over MCP](/instructions/ai/claude). The trade panel on this page places the order once you are signed in.

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