Should You Invest in the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary Index Fund ETF Shares (VCR)?

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary Index Fund ETF Shares (VCR) received a Zacks ETF Rank of 4 (Sell) rating, making it unsuitable for investors seeking consumer discretionary exposure. The fund has underperformed year-to-date, declining 5.21%, and carries medium risk with a beta of 1.23. Better alternatives include iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) and State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY).