VCR: Vanguard's $6.1 Billion Consumer Discretionary ETF Has Some Major Fundamental Headwinds

VCR is comprised of nearly 300 large-, mid-, and small-cap Consumer Discretionary stocks. Its expense ratio is 0.09%, and the ETF has $6.1B in assets under management. VCR is dominated by Amazon and Tesla, which combine for about 40% representation. This is substantially different from even ten years ago, which makes long-term performance statistics less relevant. As such, this analysis focuses on VCR's current fundamentals, and for the most part, they aren't very encouraging. Most disappointing are VCR's negative one- and three-year historical earnings growth rates.

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Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) offers capital-weighted exposure to U.S. consumer cyclical stocks, with low fees and high liquidity. VCR most often outperforms XLY in value and historical returns. VCR, XLY, and FDIS are similar in fees and risk-adjusted performance.

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This article provides a top-down analysis of the consumer discretionary sector based on fundamental metrics. Consumer services are slightly undervalued, while the auto and components industry has the lowest value and quality scores. Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) offers capital-weighted exposure to the sector with a broader portfolio than XLY, but similar historical performance.

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VCR: Short-Term Risks Overshadow Long-Term Gains

VCR warrants a hold rating due to short-term risks in its top holdings and elevated consumer debt levels threatening sector performance. Amazon, Tesla, and Home Depot dominate VCR, but each faces unique headwinds: high AI spending, EV tax credit cuts, and sluggish home sales, respectively. Despite VCR's low fees and historical performance, its high P/E ratio and recent negative returns make it less attractive than broader market alternatives.

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