VCR: Benefits And Risk Of This Consumer Discretionary ETF

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.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 26, 2025

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR)?

Launched on January 26, 2004, the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 11, 2025

Amazon stock hits record, lights up ETFs

Amazon's cloud business knocked it out of the park and CEO Andy Jassy hinted that the unit is gaining momentum heading into the next few months giving him 'significant confidence' he said.

Fox Business • Oct 31, 2025

VCR: Consumer Discretionary Dashboard For September

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.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 17, 2025

ETFs to Consider as Consumer Sentiment Improves in July

Consumer sentiment hits a five-month high in July. XLY, VCR, PEZ and RTH ETFs stand to benefit from the upbeat outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2025

Tesla ETFs in Focus Ahead of Q2 Earnings

XLY, TESL and other ETFs with heavy Tesla exposure could see big moves as TSLA readies its Q2 earnings report.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2025

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.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 7, 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

The Nasdaq Just Soared 30% From Its 2025 Low: 3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy Now

The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.52%) closed Wednesday at 19,146.81 -- a staggering 29.5% rally from its 52-week intraday low of 14,784.03 on April 7.

The Motley Fool • May 18, 2025