Group 1 - The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) has reached a 52-week high, increasing by 11.71% from its 52-week low price of $202.96 per share [1] - The underlying index for VDC is the MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Staples 25/50 Index, which tracks the investment return of stocks in the consumer staples sector, with an annual fee of 9 basis points [2] - The consumer staples sector is gaining attention due to rising market volatility, driven by uncertain U.S. trade policies and a downturn in technology stocks, leading investors to seek defensive funds [3] Group 2 - VDC currently holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold) with a medium risk outlook, indicating potential for continued strong performance in the near term [4] - The fund has a positive weighted alpha of 5.17, suggesting the possibility of a further rally [4]