Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF
Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) is an exchange-traded fund that provides investors broad exposure to U.S. consumer discretionary companies — firms whose revenues typically track consumer spending, such as retailers, auto makers, leisure and travel businesses, and consumer services. VCR tracks a market-cap-weighted index of the sector across a range of company sizes, offering diversification compared with single-stock ownership. As a sector-focused ETF it can be useful for investors seeking targeted exposure within a diversified portfolio, but it carries cyclical risk: consumer discretionary tends to be more sensitive to economic slowdowns and confidence swings. Vanguard is known for low-cost index products, though sector ETFs can still be concentrated in a relatively small number of large holdings. This information is educational only and not personalised investment advice; values can fall as well as rise, and past performance is not a reliable guide to future results.
Stock Performance Snapshot
Dividend
Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF has a low dividend yield of 0.72%, indicating limited dividend payments. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $7.20 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
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Sector Exposure
Gains access to companies tied to consumer spending trends, which can drive growth in good times — though performance can fall sharply during downturns.
Broad U.S. Holdings
Provides diversified exposure across large, mid and smaller U.S. consumer names, helping reduce single-stock risk while still reflecting sector concentration.
Cyclical Sensitivity
Performance tends to track the economic cycle and consumer confidence, so consider time horizon and risk tolerance as returns can be volatile.
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