Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) Alternatives
Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) belongs to the Consumer Discretionary Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VCR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VCR
VCR charges 0.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VCR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | VCR vs FDIS | |
| Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | VCR vs XLY | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 0.18% | Mar 21, 2018 | VCR vs IEDI | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | VCR vs PSCD | |
| SPDR S&P Retail ETF | 0.35% | Jun 19, 2006 | VCR vs XRT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCR
Among ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 89 | May 9, 2011 | VCR vs CARZ | |
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 54 | Dec 20, 2011 | VCR vs RTH | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | 51 | Jun 23, 2005 | VCR vs PEJ | |
| SPDR S&P Retail ETF | 45 | Jun 19, 2006 | VCR vs XRT | |
| ProShares Online Retail ETF | 43 | Jul 13, 2018 | VCR vs ONLN |
Top Performing VCR Alternatives (YTD)
VCR alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 3.74% | May 9, 2011 | VCR vs CARZ | |
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 0.56% | Dec 20, 2011 | VCR vs RTH | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | -0.08% | Dec 12, 2017 | VCR vs VICE | |
| AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF | -0.73% | Apr 20, 2021 | VCR vs EATZ | |
| Kraneshares Global Luxury Index ETF | -0.86% | Sep 6, 2023 | VCR vs KLXY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCR
VCR alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 14.78% | Dec 20, 2011 | VCR vs RTH | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | 14.98% | Dec 12, 2017 | VCR vs VICE | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 17.06% | Mar 21, 2018 | VCR vs IEDI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | 20.10% | Jun 28, 2000 | VCR vs IYC | |
| iShares Global Consumer Discretionary ETF | 20.81% | Sep 21, 2006 | VCR vs RXI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCR
VCR alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | -9.02% | Dec 20, 2011 | VCR vs RTH | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | -10.57% | Mar 21, 2018 | VCR vs IEDI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | -12.49% | Jun 28, 2000 | VCR vs IYC | |
| SPDR S&P Retail ETF | -13.53% | Jun 19, 2006 | VCR vs XRT | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionar... | -13.57% | Nov 1, 2006 | VCR vs RSPD |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | VCR vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VCR vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VCR vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VCR vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VCR vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VCR vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VCR vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VCR vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VCR vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VCR vs VTV |
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