VanEck Retail ETF (RTH)

VanEck's RTH ETF remains resilient amid retail sector shifts by focusing on adaptable, high-performing companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Costco, while limiting exposure to underperformers. Key Takeaways: RTH continues to provide diversified retail exposure to leading retailers.

Fed's rate cut and hints of more such moves in 2025 spotlight ETFs like SPVU, RTH, SPSM, XYLD, CHAT and HYDR for growth and income plays.

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for August showed consumer spending was higher than expected, with headline sales rising 0.6% versus the expected 0.2% monthly growth. This is unchanged from July's upwardly revised 0.6% growth and marks the third consecutive monthly increase in headline sales.

RTH ETF hit a 52-week high, fueled by decent U.S. retail sales and seasonal optimism.

With Fed rate cut hopes and resilient earnings, these 5 ETFs could defy September's historic slump and shine. These ETFs are XLF, OUSA, RTH, GDX and CIBR.

Tariff disputes, weak consumer confidence and inflation worries weigh on U.S. retailers, with retail ETFs like XRT and ONLN remaining in focus.

Investors eye XRT and RTH as Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's and Target prepare to report earnings this week.

Last week, the S&P 500 experienced a rally that took it to three consecutive record highs. But the momentum cooled as economic data painted a complex picture.

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for July showed consumer spending was slightly lower than expected, with headline sales rising 0.5%. This marks the second consecutive monthly increase and was just below the expected 0.6% rise.

Looking for broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Retail segment of the equity market? You should consider the VanEck Retail ETF (RTH), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 20, 2011.

Consumer sentiment hits a five-month high in July. XLY, VCR, PEZ and RTH ETFs stand to benefit from the upbeat outlook.

Last week's economic data presented a picture of consumer resilience emerging alongside the continued challenge of rising inflation. While consumer spending staged a significant rebound in June, inflation heated up for a second straight month.

RTH is a buy for exposure to retail sector leaders like Amazon and Walmart, capitalizing on e-commerce, omnichannel, and AI-driven trends. The fund's concentrated portfolio offers stability and strong performance, outperforming peers in recent years while maintaining a defensive stance. RTH benefits from projected retail market growth, with key holdings positioned to capture both essential and discretionary retail trends.

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for June showed consumer spending was higher than expected last month, with headline sales rising 0.6%. This marks the first monthly increase since March and was better than the expected 0.1% rise.

Lower gas prices and record travel could lift ETFs like JETS, BEDZ and EATZ during the July 4 holiday rush.

Last week's economic data painted a picture of broad cooling across several sectors, with consumers pulling back significantly on spending. Retail sales saw their largest decline in over two years in May, as consumers scaled back purchases following earlier front-loading.