Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
108% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $14.1M | Put options by funds: $6.79M
1% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 163 | Existing positions reduced: 162
0.1% less ownership
Funds ownership: 43.28% [Q4 2024] → 43.18% (-0.1%) [Q1 2025]
6% less funds holding
Funds holding: 524 [Q4 2024] → 492 (-32) [Q1 2025]
15% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.84B [Q4 2024] → $2.41B (-$426M) [Q1 2025]
38% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 32 | Existing positions closed: 52
46% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 13 [Q4 2024] → 7 (-6) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VCR.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about VCR published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market, the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
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.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should You Invest in the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/26/2004.
Neutral
Benzinga
3 months ago
Tesla's Energy Division Shines, But ETF Risks Mount Amid Broader Challenges
Tesla Inc TSLA is still one of Wall Street's most-watched names, but now it's less about innovation and more about crash landings — figuratively speaking.
Negative
The Motley Fool
3 months ago
Vanguard ETF Plunges 18% in 2025. Here's Why It's a Buy Right Now.
Investment management firm Vanguard has around 50 equity-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with ultra-low expense ratios. These funds offer simple ways to invest in dozens or even thousands of stocks under a single ticker -- achieving diversification and catering to specific themes or interests.
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