What is Vanguard consumer discretionary index fund?

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary Index Fund seeks to track the investment performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Discretionary 25/50 Index is a benchmark of large-, mid-, and small-cap U.S. stocks in the consumer discretionary sector, as classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS).

Is Vanguard consumer discretionary ETF a good investment?

A sound investment process and strong management team underpin Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF's Morningstar Medalist Rating of Gold. The portfolio maintains a sizable cost advantage over competitors, priced within the lowest fee quintile among peers. There is no growth data available. There is no investment objective & strategy data available.

Should you invest in a consumer discretionary fund?

The fund’s main risk is its narrow scope—it invests solely in consumer discretionary stocks, which tend to be sensitive to economic cycles. An investor should expect high volatility from the fund, which should be considered only as a small portion of an already well-diversified portfolio.