ATLASVanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.09% and the yield is 0.82%. The ten largest holdings are 55% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VCR
| Last price | $396.52 (+2.9%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 54% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $386.30 – $410.70 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.0% |
| Distribution yield | 0.82% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
VCR fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | Consumer discretionary |
| Assets under management | $5.8B |
| Expense ratio | 0.09% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 11% |
| Inception | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the index, an index made up of stocks of large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies within the consumer discretionary sector, as classified under the GICS. The Advisor attempts to replicate the target index by seeking to invest all of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, in order to hold each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index. It is non-diversified.
VCR top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 21.48% |
| Tesla Inc TSLA | Consumer Cyclical | 15.19% |
| The Home Depot Inc HD | Consumer Cyclical | 4.94% |
| McDonald’s Corporation MCD | Consumer Cyclical | 2.75% |
| Booking Holdings Inc BKNG | Consumer Cyclical | 2.25% |
| The TJX Companies Inc TJX | Consumer Cyclical | 2.18% |
| Starbucks Corporation SBUX | Consumer Cyclical | 1.82% |
| Lowe's Companies Inc LOW | Consumer Cyclical | 1.74% |
| MercadoLibre Inc. MELI | Consumer Cyclical | 1.32% |
| DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock DASH | Consumer Cyclical | 1.42% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VCR sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Consumer Cyclicals | 96.3% |
| Consumer Defensive | 1.3% |
| Technology | 1.2% |
| Industrials | 0.9% |
| Real Estate | 0.1% |
| Healthcare | 0.1% |
By region: North America 97.6%, Latin America 1.3%, Europe Developed 1.0%.
VCR returns and risk
| Year to date | -3.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -2.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +12.7% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +4.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +13.4% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 19.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.44 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VCR: frequently asked questions
What does VCR invest in?
Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Amazon.com Inc (21.5%), Tesla Inc (15.2%), The Home Depot Inc (4.9%), McDonald’s Corporation (2.7%), Booking Holdings Inc (2.2%).
What is the VCR expense ratio?
0.09% a year: about $9.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VCR dividend yield?
0.82%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VCR go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 54%, with a likely range (50%) of $386.30 to $410.70 from $396.52 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VCR performed?
Year to date -3.4%, one year -2.1%, three years +12.7% a year, five years +4.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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