VCR ETF Analysis: Consumer Discretionary | NYSE
Consumer Equity | NYSE, USA | Market Cap: 5.941m USD | 12M Return: 3.1% | US92204A1088 | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis
Avg Turnover: 27.3M
Warnings
No concerns identified
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
Seasonality 11.9 years of data, until 10/2026
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The Vanguard Consumer Discretionary Index Fund ETF (VCR) is a passively managed exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of an index composed of large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies classified within the consumer discretionary sector under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). The fund pursues a full replication strategy, investing in all constituent stocks and holding them in approximately the same weights as the underlying index. While classified as non-diversified, the fund provides broad exposure across market capitalizations within a single sector of the U.S. economy.
The consumer discretionary sector encompasses companies that sell non-essential goods and services, such as retailers, automakers, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment providers. Demand in this sector tends to correlate with broader economic conditions, as consumer spending on discretionary items typically rises during periods of economic expansion and contracts during downturns. The fund was launched in January 2004 and is listed on the NYSE.
- Consumer spending slows amid persistent inflation pressures
- Auto sales decline as interest rates and credit tighten
- E-commerce leaders gain share from traditional retailers
As of November 11, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 403.06 with a total of 97,118 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.92%, over one month by +7.17%, over three months by +0.51% and over the past year by +3.14%.
Current recommended Stop Loss: 392.80 (which is 2.5% or 1.3 ATR below the current price).
Consumer Discretionary has no consensus analysts rating.