VCR 📈 Vanguard Consumer - Overview

The Vanguard Consumer Discretionary Index Fund ETF Shares, traded on the NYSE ARCA under the ticker symbol VCR, utilizes a passive indexing strategy to mirror the performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Index/Consumer Discretionary 25/50. This index comprises a diverse range of stocks from large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies that operate within the consumer discretionary sector, as defined by the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). The fund's advisor seeks to replicate the target index by investing in the constituent stocks, aiming to maintain each stock's weighting in the fund consistent with its proportion in the index.

The fund's investment approach is designed to provide broad exposure to the U.S. consumer discretionary sector, which encompasses industries such as automobiles, hotels, restaurants, leisure, and retailing. By tracking the MSCI US Investable Market Index/Consumer Discretionary 25/50, the fund offers investors a cost-effective way to gain diversified exposure to this sector. As a non-diversified fund, it may invest a significant portion of its assets in a limited number of stocks, which can result in higher volatility. The fund is listed on the NYSE ARCA and is available to investors in the United States, with its domicile and primary listing in the United States.

With its exchange-traded fund (ETF) structure, the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary Index Fund ETF Shares provides investors with the flexibility to trade throughout the day, allowing them to quickly respond to changes in market conditions. The fund's ISIN, US92204A1088, and its classification as a consumer cyclical ETF, provide additional transparency and clarity for investors. For more information, investors can visit the Vanguard website at http://www.vanguard.com, which offers a range of resources and tools to help investors make informed decisions about their investments.