EPIC GAINS or LOSSES? We Need to Talk About Vanguard Sector ETF's...

Vanguard offers 11 different sector exchange traded funds (ETF) that allows you to track certain segments of the economy. While this can be a great benefit, it can lead to significant losses as well. Let's talk about the 11 Vanguard Sector ETF's as shown below:

Vanguard Energy ETF -- VDE
Includes stocks of companies involved in exploring and producing energy products like oil, natural gas, and coal.

Vanguard REIT ETF -- VNE
Invests in stocks of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and can include companies that purchase office buildings, hotels, and other properties.

Vanguard Health Care ETF -- VHT
Invests in stocks of companies involved in medical or health care products, services, technology, or equipment.

Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX)

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR)

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)

Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)

Vanguard Industrials ETF (VIS)

Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT)

Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW)

Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)