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Vanguard VCR offers broader consumer sector exposure; XLY concentrates heavily on Tesla and Amazon.

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18 May 2026
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The Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) both invest in US consumer discretionary stocks but differ mainly in concentration and exposure. XLY focuses on about 50 S&P 500 stocks, heavily weighting Tesla (18.97%) and Amazon (23.53%), making it a concentrated bet on mega-cap leaders. VCR includes around 300 stocks, spreading exposure across mid- and small-caps, diluting Tesla's impact. Over five years, XLY outperformed due to Tesla and Amazon's strong gains, but over ten years, VCR led by capturing broader sector growth. Investors preferring heavy Tesla exposure and lower fees may choose XLY, while those wanting diversified sector exposure and less Tesla volatility might prefer VCR.

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