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Understanding the Consumer Discretionary Sector: Stocks & Trends

Symbol Name MCAP Price Change
AAP Advance Auto Parts Inc 2.46B 41.20 0.64%
AMZN Amazon.com Inc 2,191.96B 208.46 -0.76%
AN AutoNation Inc 7.11B 179.41 -0.29%
AVY Avery Dennison Corp 15.89B 197.73 -1.09%
AZO AutoZone Inc 53.58B 3,169.54 -0.65%
BBY Best Buy Co Inc 19.48B 90.70 0.56%
BWA BorgWarner Inc 7.39B 33.80 -0.56%
CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc 83.04B 60.94 0.67%
DHI D.R. Horton Inc 51.28B 159.68 -1.04%
DRI Darden Restaurants Inc 20.11B 171.17 -0.03%
EBAY eBay Inc 29.60B 61.80 -0.36%
EXPE Expedia Group Inc 23.70B 184.62 -0.17%
F Ford Motor Co 44.23B 11.13 0.27%
FL Foot Locker Inc 2.13B 22.48 0.18%
GM General Motors Co 61.23B 55.68 1.48%
GPC Genuine Parts Co 17.06B 122.69 1.60%
GT Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co 2.85B 9.99 -7.59%
HAS Hasbro Inc 8.72B 62.52 0.99%
HBI Hanesbrands Inc 2.81B 7.98 1.02%
HD The Home Depot Inc 425.08B 427.92 -0.34%
HOG Harley-Davidson Inc 4.24B 33.27 -1.63%
HRB H&R Block Inc 8.02B 58.53 0.66%
IP International Paper Co 20.54B 59.11 -0.78%
JD JD.com Inc 50.27B 34.68 -1.98%
JWN Nordstrom Inc 3.73B 22.62 -1.27%
KMX CarMax Inc 11.33B 73.14 1.17%
KSS Kohl's Corp 1.71B 15.32 -0.45%
LEG Leggett & Platt Inc 1.59B 11.87 -1.66%
LEN Lennar Corp 45.08B 166.18 -3.56%
LKQ LKQ Corp 10.13B 38.96 -0.84%
LOW Lowe's Companies Inc 154.27B 273.21 0.43%
M Macy's Inc 4.50B 16.24 1.76%
MAR Marriott International Inc 80.34B 289.09 1.23%
MAT Mattel Inc 6.40B 18.99 1.07%
MCD McDonald's Corp 212.13B 296.01 0.32%
MHK Mohawk Industries Inc 8.33B 131.89 -2.62%
NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings... 12.12B 27.56 -0.24%
NKE Nike Inc 113.10B 75.98 0.08%
OI O-I Glass Inc 2.03B 13.10 -0.31%
ORLY O'Reilly Automotive Inc 70.05B 1,213.37 -0.91%
PHM PulteGroup Inc 26.24B 127.95 -1.05%
PVH PVH Corp 6.08B 108.86 -3.55%
RL Ralph Lauren Corp 13.82B 222.58 0.40%
ROST Ross Stores Inc 46.54B 140.27 0.15%
SBUX Starbucks Corp 111.85B 98.65 0.40%
SEE Sealed Air Corp 5.20B 35.68 0.29%
TJX TJX Companies Inc 132.46B 117.83 0.84%
TRIP Tripadvisor Inc 1.98B 14.24 -0.67%
TSLA Tesla Inc 1,249.42B 389.22 5.34%
ULTA Ulta Beauty Inc 16.72B 360.47 -0.61%
URBN Urban Outfitters Inc 3.70B 40.14 -0.80%
VFC VF Corp 7.95B 20.43 0.00%
WHR Whirlpool Corp 6.20B 112.52 1.21%
WH Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc 7.52B 96.69 -0.48%
WYNN Wynn Resorts Ltd 9.26B 84.30 -3.30%
XLY SPDR Select Sector Fund - Cons... 11.86B 231.24 1.42%
YUM Yum Brands Inc 37.57B 134.61 -1.48%
UA Under Armour, Inc. Class C Com... 3.90B 9.03 -1.10%
MELI MercadoLibre Inc 97.82B 1,929.49 -1.18%
TSCO Tractor Supply Co 30.18B 282.46 -0.01%
CCL Carnival Corp 35.41B 26.39 1.52%
HLT Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc 61.23B 251.15 0.41%
APTV Aptiv PLC 13.25B 56.38 0.81%
MGM MGM Resorts International 11.05B 37.12 -1.07%
QRTEA Qurate Retail Inc 0.17B 0.43 -7.57%
QSR Restaurant Brands Internationa... 22.74B 70.25 0.39%
BABA Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 235.38B 98.66 1.11%
ABG Asbury Automotive Group Inc 5.08B 259.16 -2.34%
ADNT Adient PLC 1.72B 20.32 2.22%
AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc 3.54B 18.44 1.32%
AGS PlayAGS Inc 0.47B 11.48 -0.70%
AIN Albany International Corp 2.18B 69.67 0.20%
ALSN Allison Transmission Holdings ... 9.34B 107.77 0.47%
ALV Autoliv Inc 7.51B 95.41 0.26%
AMWD American Woodmark Corp 1.39B 92.52 1.38%
ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co 7.14B 141.73 1.29%
ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc 1.81B 8.60 2.39%
AXL American Axle & Mfg Holdings I... 0.80B 6.77 8.85%
BBW Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc 0.52B 38.77 2.06%
BC Brunswick Corp 5.23B 79.24 -0.84%
BERY Berry Global Group Inc 8.15B 70.73 -1.15%
BFAM Bright Horizons Family Solutio... 6.68B 114.86 -0.50%
BJRI BJ's Restaurants Inc 0.83B 36.42 -2.44%
BKE Buckle Inc 2.71B 53.42 -1.22%
BLMN Bloomin Brands Inc 1.08B 12.78 1.47%
BOOT Boot Barn Holdings Inc 4.42B 144.84 -0.62%
BSET Bassett Furniture Industries I... 0.13B 15.20 1.95%
BURL Burlington Stores Inc 18.59B 292.81 0.71%
BYD Boyd Gaming Corp 6.09B 68.88 0.32%
BZH Beazer Homes USA Inc 1.08B 34.63 8.36%
BZUN Baozun Inc 0.15B 2.55 -4.14%
CAAS China Automotive Systems Inc 0.13B 4.34 2.12%
CAKE Cheesecake Factory Inc 2.47B 48.32 0.65%
CAL Caleres Inc 0.96B 27.18 2.30%
CANG Cango Inc 0.31B 2.96 6.10%
CARG CarGurus Inc 3.26B 31.39 0.77%
CARS Cars.com Inc 1.19B 18.44 0.69%
CASY Casey's General Stores Inc 15.52B 426.49 -0.05%
CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Sto... 1.03B 46.37 -5.99%
CCK Crown Holdings Inc 11.03B 92.22 -0.44%
CHDN Churchill Downs Inc 10.38B 141.28 -0.43%
CHH Choice Hotels International In... 6.57B 140.00 0.90%
CHS Chico's FAS Inc 0.55B 4.49 2.28%
CLAR Clarus Corp 0.17B 4.41 -7.16%
CNNE Cannae Holdings Inc 1.30B 20.80 0.10%
CNTY Century Casinos Inc 0.13B 4.31 -1.04%
COLM Columbia Sportswear Co 5.11B 89.36 1.68%
CPS Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc 0.25B 14.42 2.42%
CRI Carter's Inc 1.81B 50.33 -3.72%
CRMT America's Car-Mart Inc 0.35B 42.19 0.03%
CROX Crocs Inc 6.20B 106.44 0.22%
CSV Carriage Services Inc 0.57B 37.39 1.67%
CTRN Citi Trends Inc 0.16B 18.93 -3.42%
CUK Carnival Plc ADS ADS 30.65B 24.19 0.54%
CVCO Cavco Industries Inc 4.23B 521.23 -2.24%
CVEO Civeo Corp 0.32B 23.38 0.43%
CVNA Carvana Co 32.28B 251.21 -1.77%
CWH Camping World Holdings Inc 1.47B 24.52 2.21%
CYD China Yuchai International Ltd 0.35B 9.29 -1.38%
CZR Caesars Entertainment Inc 8.05B 37.90 -1.88%
DAN Dana Inc 1.28B 8.83 2.68%
DDS Dillard's Inc 6.18B 388.51 1.13%
DECK Deckers Outdoor Corp 26.69B 175.66 -0.68%
DESP Despegar.com Corp 1.25B 14.90 -0.67%
DIN Dine Brands Global Inc 0.53B 34.60 0.06%
DKS Dick's Sporting Goods Inc 16.20B 198.79 0.04%
DLTH Duluth Holdings Inc 0.13B 3.73 0.82%
DOGZ Dogness (International) Corp 0.55B 43.32 -0.43%
DOOO BRP Inc. - Common Subordinate ... 3.56B 48.73 0.73%
DORM Dorman Products Inc 4.21B 138.00 -0.90%
DPZ Domino's Pizza Inc 14.86B 430.43 -1.28%
DXLG Destination XL Group Inc 0.16B 2.94 -2.00%
EAT Brinker International Inc 5.73B 128.87 -0.17%
ESCA Escalade Inc 0.20B 14.50 0.28%
ETSY Etsy Inc 5.88B 52.27 -0.95%
EVRI Everi Holdings Inc 1.16B 13.49 0.08%
EYE National Vision Holdings Inc 0.90B 11.46 1.02%
FIVE Five Below Inc 6.38B 115.97 10.48%
FLL Full House Resorts Inc 0.17B 4.65 -3.73%
FLWS 1-800-Flowers.com Inc 0.49B 7.63 1.60%
FLXS Flexsteel Industries Inc 0.29B 55.79 0.00%
FND Floor & Decor Holdings Inc 10.97B 102.33 0.08%
FNKO Funko Inc 0.56B 10.35 -0.10%
FOXF Fox Factory Holding Corp 1.27B 30.55 -0.83%
FTDR Frontdoor Inc 4.34B 57.27 -3.57%
FUN Six Flags Entertainment Corp 4.59B 45.89 -0.46%
GCO Genesco Inc 0.34B 30.38 -1.18%
GDEN Golden Entertainment Inc 0.80B 29.22 -0.58%
GEF Greif Inc 4.02B 69.54 -0.42%
GES Guess? Inc 0.85B 16.46 0.43%
GHG GreenTree Hospitality Group Lt... 0.28B 2.72 -1.59%
GIII G-III Apparel Group Ltd 1.38B 31.42 1.23%
GIL Gildan Activewear, Inc. Class ... 7.67B 49.66 1.56%
GME GameStop Corp 13.79B 30.89 1.85%
GNTX Gentex Corp 6.79B 29.84 1.16%
GOLF Acushnet Holdings Corp 4.46B 73.36 -0.17%
GOOS Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Sub... 0.92B 9.50 1.83%
GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc 5.35B 402.07 -0.18%
GPK Graphic Packaging Holding Co 8.73B 29.10 -0.99%
GRBK Green Brick Partners Inc 3.08B 69.16 -4.31%
GTX Garrett Motion Inc 1.68B 7.85 0.65%
H Hyatt Hotels Corp 15.67B 163.19 -0.87%
HBB Hamilton Beach Brands Holding ... 0.27B 19.77 2.68%
HGV Hilton Grand Vacations Inc 4.25B 43.19 1.82%
HMC Honda Motor Company, Ltd. Comm... 46.98B 30.38 0.30%
HOFT Hooker Furnishings Corp 0.19B 18.17 -4.92%
HOV Hovnanian Enterprises Inc 1.02B 167.94 -0.72%
HTHT Huazhu Group Ltd 10.34B 33.01 0.07%
HZO MarineMax Inc 0.67B 29.71 2.59%
IBP Installed Building Products In... 6.29B 225.41 -4.39%
IGT International Game Technology ... 4.00B 19.80 1.65%
IHG Intercontinental Hotels Group ... 19.27B 127.98 1.17%
INSE Inspired Entertainment Inc 0.26B 9.74 2.75%
IRBT iRobot Corp 0.29B 9.40 -1.58%
JACK Jack In The Box Inc 0.91B 48.19 -2.49%
JAKK Jakks Pacific Inc 0.32B 28.92 -0.73%
JILL J.Jill Inc 0.38B 25.45 -0.78%
JOUT Johnson Outdoors Inc 0.34B 32.79 -0.41%
KAR Openlane Inc 2.13B 19.96 -0.60%
KBH KB Home 5.72B 77.96 -0.69%
KEQU Kewaunee Scientific Corp 0.12B 42.52 1.90%
KFS Kingsway Financial Services In... 0.26B 9.33 -2.31%
LAD Lithia Motors Inc 10.03B 376.66 -0.07%
LAKE Lakeland Industries Inc 0.15B 20.15 -0.15%
LCII LCI Industries Inc 3.01B 118.24 -0.01%
LCUT Lifetime Brands Inc 0.13B 5.88 1.04%
LE Lands' End Inc 0.52B 16.70 -0.30%
LEA Lear Corp 5.20B 95.61 -0.47%
LGIH LGI Homes Inc 2.60B 110.38 0.81%
LIND Lindblad Expeditions Holdings ... 0.75B 13.69 2.24%
LOCO El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc 0.37B 12.48 -0.24%
LOVE The Lovesac Co 0.58B 37.43 -0.77%
LQDT Liquidity Services Inc 0.76B 24.74 -2.49%
LULU Lululemon Athletica Inc 38.35B 314.92 2.15%
LVS Las Vegas Sands Corp 37.16B 51.25 -0.94%
MBUU Malibu Boats Inc 0.81B 41.22 -0.68%
MCFT MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc 0.35B 20.66 -0.29%
MCRI Monarch Casino & Resort Inc 1.53B 82.96 -0.70%
MDC M.D.C. Holdings Inc 0.44B 62.98 0.00%
MED Medifast Inc 0.22B 19.96 1.12%
MGA Magna International, Inc. Comm... 12.70B 44.19 0.05%
MHO M/I Homes Inc 4.49B 165.12 -2.38%
MLCO Melco Resorts and Entertainmen... 2.80B 6.68 -0.60%
MLR Miller Industries Inc 0.76B 66.16 -1.86%
MMYT MakeMyTrip Ltd 11.46B 104.35 0.15%
MNRO Monro Inc 0.88B 29.48 1.00%
MOD Modine Manufacturing Co 7.26B 138.22 0.35%
MOV Movado Group Inc 0.46B 20.95 2.93%
MPAA Motorcar Parts of America Inc 0.15B 7.49 2.75%
MPX Marine Products Corp 0.35B 10.04 1.52%
MSC Studio City International Hold... 1.35B 7.00 7.86%
MTH Meritage Homes Corp 6.44B 177.92 -1.62%
MTN Vail Resorts Inc 6.78B 181.00 2.35%
MUSA Murphy USA Inc 11.25B 555.48 0.76%
NATH Nathan's Famous Inc 0.36B 88.79 1.85%
NIO NIO Inc 9.64B 4.61 0.66%
NIU Niu Technologies 0.15B 1.88 -2.09%
NVR NVR Inc 27.60B 9,007.24 0.68%
ODP The ODP Corp 0.78B 26.03 0.66%
OXM Oxford Industries Inc 1.27B 80.68 0.87%
PAG Penske Automotive Group Inc 11.18B 167.46 0.56%
PATK Patrick Industries Inc 3.05B 136.25 -1.27%
PBPB Potbelly Corp 0.31B 10.40 1.97%
PDD Pinduoduo Inc 157.50B 113.41 -0.35%
PENN PENN Entertainment Inc 3.28B 21.51 -3.72%
PII Polaris Inc 3.69B 66.23 -1.78%
PLCE Children's Place Inc 0.15B 11.79 1.12%
PLNT Planet Fitness Inc 8.41B 99.87 -0.50%
PLOW Douglas Dynamics Inc 0.59B 25.74 -1.95%
PLYA Playa Hotels & Resorts NV 1.14B 9.35 -1.69%
PRPL Purple Innovation Inc 0.10B 0.97 0.81%
PZZA Papa John's International Inc 1.80B 55.26 5.48%
RACE Ferrari N.V. Common Shares 78.81B 439.89 0.64%
RCKY Rocky Brands Inc 0.17B 22.16 1.31%
RH RH 6.17B 334.05 3.23%
RICK RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc 0.46B 51.30 -0.02%
RMBL RumbleON Inc 0.23B 6.24 -2.43%
ROL Rollins Inc 24.52B 50.63 2.02%
RRGB Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc 0.10B 5.80 -2.20%
RRR Red Rock Resorts Inc 3.06B 51.28 -2.16%
RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc 4.69B 59.32 1.81%
RUSHB Rush Enterprises, Inc. - Class... 4.43B 56.09 -2.27%
SAH Sonic Automotive Inc 2.19B 64.02 -1.14%
SBH Sally Beauty Holdings Inc 1.37B 13.41 -2.69%
SCI Service Corp International 12.59B 87.08 -0.71%
SCS Steelcase Inc 1.49B 13.11 -3.82%
SCVL Shoe Carnival Inc 0.89B 32.69 -6.39%
SE Sea Ltd 65.36B 113.80 -1.66%
SES SES AI Corp 0.15B 0.42 12.57%
SFIX Stitch Fix Inc 0.59B 4.69 -1.48%
SG Sweetgreen Inc 4.59B 39.69 -5.95%
SGC Superior Group Of Companies In... 0.28B 17.44 -1.97%
SHAK Shake Shack Inc 5.23B 130.67 -0.91%
SHOO Steven Madden Ltd 3.29B 45.63 1.97%
SIG Signet Jewelers Ltd 4.28B 98.48 -1.72%
SKX Skechers USA Inc 9.16B 60.70 -1.42%
SKY Skyline Champion Corp 5.98B 104.22 0.28%
SLGN Silgan Holdings Inc 6.03B 56.46 -0.52%
SMP Standard Motor Products Inc 0.72B 33.19 -1.91%
SNBR Sleep Number Corp 0.42B 18.57 9.50%
SON Sonoco Products Co 5.04B 51.31 -0.64%
SRI Stoneridge Inc 0.18B 6.62 3.28%
STKS The One Group Hospitality Inc 0.11B 3.53 4.13%
TAST Carrols Restaurant Group Inc 0.50B 9.54 -0.11%
THO Thor Industries Inc 5.54B 104.06 -0.90%
THRM Gentherm Inc 1.34B 43.36 -2.98%
TLYS Tilly's Inc 0.11B 3.78 3.00%
TM Toyota Motor Corporation Commo... 227.32B 173.38 0.28%
TMHC Taylor Morrison Home Corp 7.59B 73.34 2.58%
TOL Toll Brothers Inc 15.48B 153.31 -0.26%
TOUR Tuniu Corp 0.13B 1.09 6.87%
TPH Tri Pointe Homes Inc 3.98B 42.56 1.46%
TPX Tempur Sealy International Inc 8.35B 48.07 0.51%
TRS TriMas Corp 1.08B 26.52 -0.19%
TXRH Texas Roadhouse Inc 13.21B 198.06 0.75%
UFI Unifi Inc 0.10B 5.55 -2.81%
UXIN Uxin Ltd 0.85B 4.51 -11.75%
VAC Marriott Vacations Worldwide C... 3.40B 97.33 0.07%
VC Visteon Corp 2.54B 92.07 0.66%
VIPS Vipshop Holdings Ltd 7.11B 13.86 0.88%
VIRC Virco Manufacturing Corp 0.27B 16.31 1.18%
VRA Vera Bradley Inc 0.15B 5.24 -0.19%
VSTO Vista Outdoor Inc 2.58B 44.15 -0.21%
VVV Valvoline Inc 5.06B 39.45 -0.67%
W Wayfair Inc 6.22B 49.65 -0.08%
WEN The Wendy's Co 3.66B 17.96 0.20%
WEYS Weyco Group Inc 0.33B 34.83 -2.30%
WGO Winnebago Industries Inc 1.64B 56.75 -2.18%
WINA Winmark Corp 1.41B 400.97 0.56%
WING Wingstop Inc 9.90B 338.79 0.49%
WSM Williams-Sonoma Inc 21.18B 172.02 0.37%
WWW Wolverine World Wide Inc 1.88B 23.46 -0.30%
YETI YETI Holdings Inc 3.62B 42.70 3.42%
ZUMZ Zumiez Inc 0.43B 22.60 1.30%
LEVI Levi Strauss & Co 6.57B 16.57 -1.14%
JMIA Jumia Technologies AG 0.46B 3.72 0.27%
PTON Peloton Interactive Inc 3.68B 9.65 1.16%
ELA Envela Corp 0.16B 6.15 0.82%
TCOM Trip.com Group Limited - Ameri... 41.44B 63.64 -2.35%
ABNB Airbnb Inc 85.81B 137.34 3.07%
DKNG DraftKings Inc 19.38B 39.74 -3.41%
QS QuantumScape Corp 2.58B 5.04 -0.60%
LCID Lucid Group Inc 6.57B 2.18 1.87%
RIVN Rivian Automotive Inc 10.52B 10.31 -14.30%
XPEV XPeng Inc. American depositary... 13.49B 14.24 0.11%
CHPT ChargePoint Holdings Inc 0.50B 1.14 -7.73%
FSR Fisker Inc 0.12B 0.09 -6.48%
EVGO EVgo Inc 0.68B 6.37 1.44%
LI Li Auto Inc. - American Deposi... 23.71B 22.35 -1.15%
CPNG Coupang Inc 44.70B 24.85 -2.02%
AMCR Amcor PLC 15.16B 10.49 0.20%
LAZR Luminar Technologies Inc 0.27B 8.17 1.87%
CHWY Chewy Inc 14.64B 35.87 3.62%
STLA Stellantis NV 37.88B 13.20 3.21%
ASO Academy Sports and Outdoors In... 3.66B 52.02 1.55%
BBWI Bath & Body Works Inc 6.78B 31.31 -0.07%
CPRI Capri Holdings Ltd 2.39B 20.26 -1.27%
SLDP Solid Power Inc 0.21B 1.17 1.19%
FIGS FIGS Inc 0.84B 4.96 -1.00%
BROS Dutch Bros Inc 5.93B 52.07 -1.05%
BARK BARK Inc 0.29B 1.68 3.71%
LESL Leslies Inc 0.44B 2.40 4.35%
INVZ Innoviz Technologies Ltd 0.13B 0.76 7.15%
WOOF Petco Health and Wellness Co I... 1.15B 4.19 -0.48%
GLBE Global E Online Ltd 6.73B 40.30 -1.76%
DBI Designer Brands Inc 0.28B 5.04 -2.33%
ONON On Holding AG 16.57B 51.24 1.71%
PTLO Portillos Inc 0.72B 11.55 1.01%
REAL The RealReal Inc 0.64B 5.88 2.09%
VSCO Victoria's Secret & Co 2.91B 37.09 6.07%
PLBY PLBY Group Inc 0.13B 1.41 2.18%
NEGG Newegg Commerce Inc 0.22B 0.57 -3.19%
ACVA ACV Auctions Inc 3.88B 23.17 2.44%
RSI Rush Street Interactive Inc 1.19B 13.48 10.41%
HEPS D-Market Electronic Services &... 0.90B 2.79 -0.36%
RVLV Revolve Group Inc 2.33B 32.94 -1.03%
AMBP Ardagh Metal Packaging SA 2.22B 3.71 2.21%
DADA Dada Nexus Ltd 0.35B 1.35 -1.46%
LTH Life Time Group Holdings Inc 4.98B 24.06 -2.28%
REE REE Automotive Ltd 0.13B 7.17 8.81%
MCW Mister Car Wash Inc 2.54B 7.88 2.21%
COOK Traeger Inc 0.41B 3.15 1.95%
OSW OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd 2.09B 20.10 1.93%
TNL Travel+Leisure Co 3.68B 53.78 -0.28%
CURV Torrid Holdings Inc 0.48B 4.57 6.53%
MNSO MINISO Group Holding Limited A... 5.31B 16.99 -4.02%
KTB Kontoor Brands Inc 4.97B 90.06 1.18%
DRVN Driven Brands Holdings Inc 2.73B 16.64 0.43%
AKA a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp 0.27B 25.37 2.97%
ARHS Arhaus Inc 1.46B 10.39 4.64%
ARKO ARKO Corp 0.79B 6.83 3.18%
GRWG GrowGeneration Corp 0.12B 2.01 -3.37%
REYN Reynolds Consumer Products Inc 5.82B 27.69 0.19%
PACK Ranpak Holdings Corp 0.58B 7.00 3.55%
RERE ATRenew Inc. American Deposita... 0.71B 3.19 -5.63%
ETD Ethan Allen Interiors Inc 0.79B 31.05 0.72%
DFH Dream Finders Homes Inc 3.01B 32.18 -3.57%
ACEL Accel Entertainment Inc 1.04B 12.07 -0.58%
EM Smart Share Global Limited - A... 0.19B 0.75 3.85%
XPEL XPEL Inc 1.24B 44.78 -1.50%
GAMB Gambling.com Group Ltd 0.46B 13.00 0.70%
HLLY Holley Inc 0.34B 2.90 -0.86%
AOUT American Outdoor Brands Inc 0.12B 9.15 2.13%
PTVE Pactiv Evergreen Inc 2.59B 14.46 6.33%
NGMS NeoGames SA 0.74B 29.45 0.07%
HYLN Hyliion Holdings Corp 0.56B 3.25 -1.22%
MYTE MYT Netherlands Parent B.V. Am... 0.54B 6.37 -0.63%
ONEW OneWater Marine Inc 0.29B 19.82 -6.65%
ZGN Ermenegildo Zegna NV 2.09B 8.27 0.25%
BWMX Betterware de Mexico SAPI de C... 0.47B 12.58 0.97%
KRUS Kura Sushi USA Inc 1.12B 92.58 1.71%
LEGH Legacy Housing Corp 0.63B 26.24 -2.39%
KRT Karat Packaging Inc 0.61B 30.63 -0.17%
CART Maplebear Inc 11.10B 43.22 -0.07%
CDRO Codere Online Luxembourg SA 0.36B 7.90 0.00%
BOWL Bowlero Corp 1.81B 12.31 -1.29%
STRT Strattec Security Corp 0.18B 42.71 2.43%
QRTEB Qurate Retail, Inc. - Series B... 1.37B 3.45 8.84%
TTSH Tile Shop Holdings Inc 0.30B 6.61 2.17%
MSGE Madison Square Garden Entertai... 1.78B 36.78 -0.19%
BALY Ballys Corp 0.73B 17.84 0.85%
TDUP ThredUp Inc 0.11B 0.97 -1.01%
DIBS 1stdibs.com Inc 0.14B 3.89 0.26%
ATAT Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limit... 3.48B 25.27 -0.32%
XPOF Xponential Fitness Inc 0.49B 15.05 -2.91%
OLPX Olaplex Holdings Inc 1.06B 1.60 -10.90%
FWRG First Watch Restaurant Group I... 1.26B 20.83 14.14%
MLKN MillerKnoll Inc 1.70B 24.53 3.38%
LEN.B Lennar Corporation Class B 42.78B 157.72 0.29%
GEF.B Greif, Inc. Corporation Class ... 2.89B 74.88 -0.94%
HVT.A Haverty Furniture Companies, I... 0.45B 27.30 -0.55%
PSNY Polestar Automotive Holding UK... 2.32B 1.10 2.81%
VFS VinFast Auto Ltd 9.28B 3.97 -0.26%
CAVA Cava Group Inc 16.64B 145.27 2.76%
CHSN Chanson International Holding 0.13B 5.96 6.72%
MBC MasterBrand Inc 2.16B 17.01 1.13%
BIRK Birkenstock Holding PLC 9.88B 52.60 0.50%
PRKS United Parks & Resorts Inc 3.11B 56.61 2.89%
EXTO Almacenes Exito S.A. American ... 0.62B 3.82 0.80%
SVV Savers Value Village Inc 1.64B 10.28 0.49%
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Introduction

Definition of the Consumer Discretionary Sector

The consumer discretionary sector includes companies that produce goods and services considered non-essential by consumers. These items are often the first to be cut from budgets during economic downturns but see increased spending during periods of economic growth.

Importance in the Economy

The consumer discretionary sector is a significant indicator of economic health. When consumers have higher disposable incomes, they tend to spend more on non-essential items, boosting this sector. Conversely, during economic downturns, spending in this sector typically declines.

Overview of Key Topics

This guide will cover key companies in the sector, performance analysis, trends, and investment strategies. By understanding these aspects, you can make informed decisions about investing in the consumer discretionary sector.

What is the Consumer Discretionary Sector?

Detailed Definition

The consumer discretionary sector encompasses companies that provide goods and services that are not essential for daily living. These products and services are considered non-essential because consumers tend to spend on them when they have extra disposable income. Examples include luxury items, entertainment, and leisure activities.

Differences Between Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples

Consumer discretionary differs from consumer staples in that consumer staples are essential goods such as food, beverages, and household items that people need regardless of economic conditions. On the other hand, consumer discretionary products are those that people buy when they feel financially secure.

Examples of Consumer Discretionary Products and Services

Examples of consumer discretionary products and services include:

  • Luxury goods (e.g., designer clothing, high-end electronics)
  • Entertainment (e.g., movie tickets, streaming services)
  • Leisure activities (e.g., travel, dining out)
  • Automobiles and parts
  • Home improvement products

Key Companies in the Consumer Discretionary Sector

List of Top Companies

The consumer discretionary sector is home to many prominent companies that are well-known for their products and services. Some of the top companies in this sector include:

  • Amazon
  • Disney
  • Home Depot
  • McDonald’s
  • Nike

Performance Analysis of Major Players

The performance of major players in the consumer discretionary sector varies significantly based on market conditions and consumer spending trends. Companies like Amazon and Nike have shown robust growth due to their strong brand presence and innovative strategies, while others may experience fluctuations based on economic cycles.

Spotlight on Leading Companies (e.g., Amazon)

Leading companies such as Amazon play a pivotal role in the consumer discretionary sector. Amazon, known for its vast product range and customer-centric approach, has revolutionized e-commerce and consistently ranks high in performance metrics. Analyzing such companies provides valuable insights into the sector’s dynamics and future outlook.

Consumer Discretionary Sector Stocks

Overview of Stocks in the Sector

The consumer discretionary sector stocks include companies that provide non-essential goods and services. These stocks are often sensitive to economic cycles, performing well during economic upturns when consumer spending increases and facing challenges during downturns.

Best Performing Stocks

Some of the best performing stocks in the consumer discretionary sector have consistently demonstrated strong growth and resilience. These include well-known brands such as:

  • Amazon (AMZN)
  • Netflix (NFLX)
  • Nike (NKE)
  • Starbucks (SBUX)
  • Home Depot (HD)

Analysis of Stocks in the S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Index

The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Index tracks the performance of major companies in the sector. Analysis of this index provides insights into overall market trends and the performance of key players. Companies in this index are evaluated based on various metrics such as revenue growth, market share, and profitability.

Consumer Discretionary Sector ETFs

Popular ETFs (e.g., Vanguard, iShares)

Investors looking to gain exposure to the consumer discretionary sector can consider various ETFs that track this sector. Some of the most popular ETFs include:

  • Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR)
  • iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF (IYC)
  • SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT)
  • Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (FDIS)

Performance and Comparison

The performance of consumer discretionary ETFs varies based on the underlying holdings and market conditions. Comparing these ETFs can help investors identify the best options for their portfolios. Key factors to consider include expense ratios, historical performance, and the diversity of holdings.

Strategy for Investing in Sector ETFs

Investing in consumer discretionary sector ETFs can be a strategic way to diversify your portfolio and capitalize on economic growth. A balanced approach involves evaluating the economic outlook, understanding consumer spending trends, and selecting ETFs with strong performance records and low costs. Regularly reviewing and adjusting your investments can help maximize returns.

Historical Performance Over the Last 10 Years

The consumer discretionary sector has seen significant growth over the past decade, driven by increasing consumer spending and innovation in various industries. The sector’s performance has been marked by periods of strong returns, especially during economic upswings. Notable companies like Amazon and Nike have consistently contributed to the sector’s positive performance.

Key Trends Influencing the Sector

Several key trends have been influencing the consumer discretionary sector, including:

  • E-commerce growth: The rise of online shopping platforms has revolutionized consumer behavior and boosted sales for many companies in the sector.
  • Technological advancements: Innovations in technology have enhanced product offerings and improved consumer experiences.
  • Shifts in consumer preferences: Changing demographics and lifestyle choices have led to increased demand for certain products and services.
  • Economic cycles: The sector is highly sensitive to economic conditions, with spending on discretionary items fluctuating based on overall economic health.

Outlook for 2019, 2020, 2023, and 2024

The outlook for the consumer discretionary sector varies by year, reflecting changes in economic conditions and consumer behavior:

  • 2019: Continued growth driven by strong consumer confidence and spending.
  • 2020: Impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a temporary decline but followed by a rapid recovery as economies reopened.
  • 2023: Expected to see steady growth with ongoing innovation and robust consumer demand in key markets.
  • 2024: Projected to continue its positive trajectory, supported by advancements in technology and evolving consumer preferences.

Investment Strategies in the Consumer Discretionary Sector

Analyzing Sector Performance

When investing in the consumer discretionary sector, it is crucial to analyze the performance of the sector as a whole. This involves reviewing historical data, understanding economic cycles, and keeping an eye on key indicators that influence consumer spending. Regular performance analysis helps in making informed investment decisions.

Identifying Best Stocks and ETFs

Identifying the best stocks and ETFs within the consumer discretionary sector requires thorough research. Look for companies with strong financial health, competitive advantages, and consistent growth. Similarly, choose ETFs that have a diverse portfolio, low expense ratios, and a track record of solid returns. Resources like financial reports, market analysis, and expert opinions can be invaluable.

Tips for Portfolio Diversification

Diversification is key to managing risk in your investment portfolio. Here are some tips for diversifying investments in the consumer discretionary sector:

  • Mix of Stocks and ETFs: Combine individual stocks with sector-specific ETFs to balance risk and reward.
  • Invest Across Sub-sectors: Spread investments across different sub-sectors such as retail, entertainment, and luxury goods.
  • Global Exposure: Include companies and ETFs with international presence to benefit from global consumer trends.
  • Regular Rebalancing: Periodically review and adjust your portfolio to align with market changes and investment goals.

Conclusion

Summary of Key Points

Throughout this guide, we’ve explored the various facets of the consumer discretionary sector, including its definition, key companies, stocks, ETFs, performance trends, and investment strategies. Understanding these elements is essential for making informed investment decisions in this dynamic sector.

Final Thoughts on Investing in the Consumer Discretionary Sector

Investing in the consumer discretionary sector can be highly rewarding, especially during periods of economic growth. By staying informed about market trends, carefully selecting stocks and ETFs, and maintaining a diversified portfolio, investors can capitalize on the opportunities this sector offers.

Resources for Further Reading and Research

For those looking to deepen their understanding and stay updated on the consumer discretionary sector, consider the following resources:

  • Investopedia – Comprehensive financial education and market analysis.
  • Morningstar – Investment research and performance analysis.
  • Bloomberg – Business news and market insights.
  • CNBC – Financial news and investment information.
  • Seeking Alpha – Investment research and stock market analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the consumer discretionary sector?

A1: The consumer discretionary sector includes companies that provide goods and services which are non-essential. These products and services are typically purchased when consumers have extra disposable income, such as luxury goods, entertainment, and leisure activities.

Q2: How does the consumer discretionary sector differ from consumer staples?

A2: The consumer discretionary sector differs from consumer staples in that consumer staples consist of essential goods like food and household items, which are needed regardless of economic conditions. Consumer discretionary products, on the other hand, are non-essential and often the first to be cut from budgets during economic downturns.

Q3: What are some examples of consumer discretionary products?

A3: Examples of consumer discretionary products include luxury goods (e.g., designer clothing), entertainment (e.g., movie tickets), leisure activities (e.g., travel), automobiles, and home improvement products.

Q4: Which are the top companies in the consumer discretionary sector?

A4: Some of the top companies in the consumer discretionary sector include Amazon, Disney, Home Depot, McDonald’s, and Nike.

Q5: What are consumer discretionary sector ETFs?

A5: Consumer discretionary sector ETFs are exchange-traded funds that invest in a portfolio of stocks within the consumer discretionary sector. Popular examples include Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) and iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF (IYC).

Q6: How has the consumer discretionary sector performed historically?

A6: The consumer discretionary sector has generally performed well during economic growth periods, with significant contributions from major companies like Amazon and Nike. However, it is also sensitive to economic downturns, as spending on non-essential items tends to decrease during such times.

Q7: What are the key trends influencing the consumer discretionary sector?

A7: Key trends influencing the sector include the growth of e-commerce, technological advancements, shifts in consumer preferences, and the impact of economic cycles on consumer spending habits.

Q8: What strategies can I use for investing in the consumer discretionary sector?

A8: Effective strategies for investing in this sector include analyzing sector performance, identifying the best stocks and ETFs, and maintaining a diversified portfolio. Regularly reviewing and adjusting your investments based on market trends is also crucial.

Q9: What resources can I use for further reading and research on the consumer discretionary sector?

A9: Useful resources include Investopedia, Morningstar, Bloomberg, CNBC, and Seeking Alpha, all of which offer comprehensive financial education, market analysis, and investment research.