Significant ETF Withdrawals Observed in VDE, WMB, EOG, and OKE

Published On: May 8, 2025 4:24 pm

Vanguard Energy ETF Sees Significant Outflow Amid Market Fluctuations

Analyzing week-over-week changes in shares outstanding among ETFs noted by ETF Channel reveals a significant movement in the Vanguard Energy ETF (Symbol: VDE). The fund experienced an approximate outflow of $202.1 million, marking a 3.0% decrease in shares, dropping from 60,629,457 to 58,833,841. Within VDE, key holdings are also reflecting market shifts: Williams Cos Inc (Symbol: WMB) is down about 1.4%, while EOG Resources, Inc. (Symbol: EOG) has increased by 2.1%, and ONEOK Inc (Symbol: OKE) is up approximately 1.1%. For a detailed list of holdings, please visit the VDE Holdings page.

The chart below illustrates VDE’s one-year price performance against its 200-day moving average:

Vanguard Energy ETF 200 Day Moving Average Chart

In the past 52 weeks, VDE’s price has ranged from a low of $103.065 per share to a high of $137.41. The last recorded trade was at $114.28. Comparing the recent share price to the 200-day moving average can provide useful insights for technical analysis.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) operate similarly to stocks, where investors buy and sell “units” instead of “shares.” These units can be traded like stocks but can also be created or destroyed based on investor demand. Each week, we monitor the changes in shares outstanding to identify ETFs with notable inflows (indicating the creation of new units) or outflows (indicating the destruction of old units). The creation of new units necessitates the purchase of the ETF’s underlying holdings, while selling units requires disposing of those holdings, influencing individual components within the ETFs.

Click here to find out which nine other ETFs experienced notable outflows.