iShares US Consumer Discretionary ETF

IYC

Market cap $1.56B

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.

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.

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

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF (IYC) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.

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.

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

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF (IYC) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/12/2000.

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

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.

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.