Final Trades: Ascendis Pharma, Monolithic Power, the IYC and the GPIQ

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

CNBC Television • Dec 8, 2025

IYC: Paycheck-To-Paycheck Living Is Bad News For Consumer Discretionary Spending

iShares US Consumer Discretionary ETF is rated a sell due to growing economic risks and deteriorating consumer health in the US. Bank of America Institute data shows 24% of Americans now live paycheck-to-paycheck, with particular pressure on older cohorts and slow improvement for younger adults. IYC's fundamentals are not the main issue; rather, the sector faces headwinds from layoffs, weak job prospects, and limited discretionary spending.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 18, 2025

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF (IYC)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF (IYC), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 12, 2025

Final Trades: Welltower, Dell, Microsoft, and the IYC

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

CNBC Television • Nov 5, 2025

IYC: Consumer Discretionary Dashboard For August

This article provides a top-down analysis of the consumer discretionary sector based on value, quality and momentum. Consumer services have compelling value and quality scores, while auto/components show the weakest metrics in the sector. IYC ETF provides broader, more diversified exposure than XLY, with lower long-term returns but recent outperformance and lower risk.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 20, 2025

Final Trades: Alphabet, Uber, Amphenol and the IYC

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

CNBC Television • Aug 18, 2025

IYC: Consumer Discretionary Dashboard For June

Consumer services stand out as the most attractive subsector, showing undervaluation and strong quality metrics versus 11-year averages. Auto and components have seen a sharp deterioration in value recently. IYC offers broader exposure than XLY with lower volatility, but has historically underperformed it.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 16, 2025

Consumer Rebound Boosts Outlook for Discretionary ETFs

Rising consumer confidence and cooling inflation are likely to revive interest in discretionary ETFs like XLY, VCR and IYC.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 16, 2025

Consumer Confidence Surges in May: ETFs to Gain

Consumer confidence soared in May on U.S.-China trade truce. ETFs like XLY, VCR, FDIS, XLP, and IYC stand to gain from rising optimism and market outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • May 28, 2025

US-Sino Trade War Escalates: ETF Areas Under Pressure

China hit back with 125% tariff on the U.S. after the latter imposed 145% duty on Chinese goods.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 11, 2025