Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF (VDE) closed at $176.95 on March 27, 2026. The share price increased 1.61% during the trading session. After-hours trading saw a further gain of 0.23% to reach $177.35. The fund has climbed 38% year-to-date.
Rising oil prices follow supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This waterway handles 31% of global seaborne oil flows. Crude prices remain above $90 per barrel amid the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict.
Market conditions have enhanced earnings for major fund holdings. Exxon Mobil shares have increased 35% year-to-date.