XRTvsIYCETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) and iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF (IYC) belong to the same industry segment: US Cons. Discretionary. XRT's top 3 sector exposures are Consumer Cyclicals, Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Technology. In contrast, IYC's top sector exposures are Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Consumer Cyclicals and Consumer Services. XRT is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.37% for IYC. XRT is down -0.08% year-to-date (YTD) with -$173M in YTD flows. IYC performs worse with -4.4% YTD performance, and -$372M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XRT and IYC below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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XRT vs IYC performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XRT IYC | -5.37%-5.11% | -3.06%-2.92% | -0.08%-4.40% | -3.02%-6.09% | +41.82%+40.06% | -0.88%+27.22% |
| Flows | XRT IYC | -$337M+$5M | -$65M+$14M | -$173M-$372M | -$56M-$519M | -$197M+$14M | -$744M-$350M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | XRT IYC | +20.82%+16.75% | +20.71%+15.39% | +22.56%+17.66% | +26.86%+21.04% |
| Max drawdown | XRT IYC | -9.42%-6.36% | -13.52%-11.98% | -25.60%-21.64% | -44.51%-35.92% |
| Max drawdown duration | XRT IYC | 38d46d | 181d241d | 244d212d | 1760d1044d |
Trading data
XRT | IYC | |
Last sale 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM | $84.79 | $98.29 |
| Previous close 09/10/2026 | $83.63 | $97.41 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
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XRT | IYC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $84.79 | $98.29 |
| 1D performance | +1.39% | +0.90% |
| AuM | $292.62 M | $1.16 B |
| E/R | 0.35% | 0.37% |
Characteristics
XRT | IYC | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | iShares |
| Benchmark | S&P Retail Select Industry Index | Russell 1000 Consumer Discretionary 40 Act 15/22.5 Daily Capped Index |
| N° of holdings | 75 | 152 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 19, 2006 | June 12, 2000 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
XRT
USA
98.48%
Other
1.52%
IYC
USA
96.79%
Other
3.21%
Sectors
XRT
Consumer Cyclical.
51.39%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
44.12%
Other
4.49%
IYC
Consumer Non-Cycl.
32.92%
Consumer Cyclical.
27.28%
Consumer Services
25.8%
Technology
8.28%
Other
5.72%
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Diversification
XRT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
24.24%
IYC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
57.7%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
XRT
Groupon, Inc.
1.99%
The RealReal, Inc.
1.75%
Lithia Motors, Inc.
1.67%
National Vision Holdings, Inc.
1.66%
Revolve Group, Inc.
1.63%
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
1.61%
Kohl's Corp.
1.59%
Victoria's Secret & Co.
1.58%
Etsy, Inc.
1.57%
CarMax, Inc.
1.56%
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.
1.54%
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
1.54%
Dollar General Corp.
1.53%
Dollar Tree, Inc.
1.52%
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.
1.51%
IYC
Amazon.com, Inc.
14.08%
Tesla, Inc.
6.55%
Walmart, Inc.
4.25%
Costco Wholesale Corp.
4.24%
The Home Depot, Inc.
4.10%
Netflix, Inc.
3.82%
McDonald's Corp.
3.21%
The TJX Cos., Inc.
2.96%
The Walt Disney Co.
2.87%
Booking Holdings, Inc.
2.52%
Uber Technologies, Inc.
2.32%
Starbucks Corp.
2.03%
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
1.98%
Spotify Technology SA
1.39%
Marriott International, Inc.
1.38%
Frequently asked questions about XRT and IYC
How have the XRT and IYC ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 11, 2026, XRT is down -0.08% year-to-date (YTD), while IYC has lost -4.4%. That puts XRT better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XRT or IYC?
Year-to-date, the XRT ETF saw -$173M in flows, compared to -$372M for IYC.
Which ETF is more volatile: XRT or IYC?
Over the past year, XRT had a volatility of 20.71%, while IYC experienced 15.39%.
Which ETF is bigger: XRT or IYC?
As of September 11, 2026, XRT holds $292.62 M in assets under management (AUM), while IYC manages $1.16 B.
What sectors do the XRT and IYC ETFs invest in?
XRT leans toward sectors like Consumer Cyclicals and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. Meanwhile, IYC focuses on Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Consumer Cyclicals and Consumer Services.
What are the top holdings of the XRT ETF and IYC ETF?
XRT top holdings include Groupon, Inc., The RealReal, Inc. and Lithia Motors, Inc.. IYC holds in its top three: Amazon.com, Inc., Tesla, Inc. and Walmart, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: XRT or IYC?
XRT holds 75 securities with 24.24% of its assets in the top 15. IYC has 158 securities and a top 15 weight of 57.7%.
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