(XLY) Consumer Discretionary - Overview

ETF Category: Consumer Cyclical | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 22.532m USD | Total Return: 11% in 12m

E-commerce, Automobiles, Home Improvement, Restaurants, Entertainment
Total Rating 36
Safety 41
Buy Signal -0.29
Consumer Cyclical
Category Rotation: -4.8
TER: 0.09%
AUM: 22.5B
Avg Turnover: 896M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility17.4%
VaR 5th Pctl3.21%
VaR vs Median2.60%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.60
Rel. Str. IBD41.1
Rel. Str. Peer Group64.3
Character TTM
Beta1.254
Beta Downside1.367
Hurst Exponent0.510
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD26.01%
CAGR/Max DD0.66
CAGR/Mean DD3.35

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: XLY Consumer Discretionary

The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) utilizes a replication strategy to track the performance of the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Index. The fund maintains a concentrated portfolio by investing at least 95% of its assets in equity securities classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) consumer discretionary sector. As a non-diversified fund, it focuses on industries sensitive to economic cycles, such as retail, hotels, and automotive manufacturing.

The consumer discretionary sector typically exhibits high beta, meaning its components often outperform during periods of economic expansion and rising consumer confidence. This business model relies heavily on household disposable income levels and interest rate environments. For deeper insights into historical performance and valuation metrics, consider exploring the data available on ValueRay.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Amazon delivery volume and cloud margins dictate fund performance trends
  • Federal Reserve interest rate policy shifts impact household borrowing power
  • Consumer sentiment levels drive discretionary spending on luxury and travel
  • Labor market strength and wage growth sustain retail sales momentum
  • Input cost inflation and global supply chain stability affect operating margins
What is the price of XLY shares?

As of May 28, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 119.45 with a total of 5,006,931 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.69%, over one month by +1.37%, over three months by +2.26% and over the past year by +11.03%.

Is XLY a buy, sell or hold?

Consumer Discretionary has no consensus analysts rating.