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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VCR
VCR charges 0.10% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.70B | Oct 2013 | VCR vs FDIS | |
| Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | 21.77B | Dec 1998 | VCR vs XLY | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | VCR vs GXPD | |
| VanEck Consumer Discretionary TruSector ETF | 0.16% | 56.35M | Aug 2025 | VCR vs TRUD | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 0.18% | 28.00M | Mar 2018 | VCR vs IEDI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VCR
VCR has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 26. There are 6 ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 83.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 83 | 46.29M | May 2011 | VCR vs CARZ | |
| VanEck Retail ETF | 48 | 257.98M | Dec 2011 | VCR vs RTH | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | 41 | 255.86M | Jun 2005 | VCR vs PEJ | |
| AdvisorShares Hotel ETF | 39 | 2.99M | Apr 2021 | VCR vs BEDZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF | 36 | 23.54M | Apr 2010 | VCR vs PSCD |
Top Performing VCR Alternatives (YTD)
VCR is at 1.85% YTD. There are 12 ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 32.79%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 32.79% | 46.29M | May 2011 | VCR vs CARZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF | 15.73% | 23.54M | Apr 2010 | VCR vs PSCD | |
| AdvisorShares Hotel ETF | 12.58% | 2.99M | Apr 2021 | VCR vs BEDZ | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | 9.32% | 255.86M | Jun 2005 | VCR vs PEJ | |
| VanEck Retail ETF | 9.18% | 257.98M | Dec 2011 | VCR vs RTH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VCR
VCR has 19.52% 1-year volatility. There are 11 ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Retail ETF | 13.33% | 257.98M | Dec 2011 | VCR vs RTH | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | 13.82% | 7.34M | Dec 2017 | VCR vs VICE | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 14.33% | 28.00M | Mar 2018 | VCR vs IEDI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | 15.25% | 1.19B | Jun 2000 | VCR vs IYC | |
| State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector ... | 16.34% | 1.99M | Jul 2025 | VCR vs XLYI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VCR
VCR has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.59%. There are 13 ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.83%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Retail ETF | -7.83% | 257.98M | Dec 2011 | VCR vs RTH | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | -9.44% | 28.00M | Mar 2018 | VCR vs IEDI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | -10.29% | 255.86M | Jun 2005 | VCR vs PEJ | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | -11.97% | 1.19B | Jun 2000 | VCR vs IYC | |
| AdvisorShares Hotel ETF | -12.06% | 2.99M | Apr 2021 | VCR vs BEDZ |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.72% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VCR vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 78 | 12.18% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VCR vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 60 | 22.47% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | VCR vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 72 | 13.32% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | VCR vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 37 | 7.33% | 378.80B | Jan 2004 | VCR vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 12.40% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | VCR vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 92 | 14.80% | 96.20B | Nov 2006 | VCR vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 24 | -0.30% | 398.10B | Apr 2007 | VCR vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 79 | 10.16% | 129.60B | Apr 2006 | VCR vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 94 | 16.93% | 254.20B | Jan 2004 | VCR vs VTV |
Often Compared With VCR
Investors most often compare VCR with VDC, XRT, LIT. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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