Should You Invest in the VanEck Retail ETF (RTH)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Retail segment of the equity market, look no further than the VanEck Retail ETF (RTH), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 20, 2011.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 28, 2026

September Retail Sales Better Than Expectations

U.S. headline retail sales grew 0.8% in September to $745.0 billion, while core retail sales increased by 0.9% to $605.2 billion. Key Takeaways Headline retail sales increased in September, up 0.8% to $745.0 billion.

ETF Trends • Oct 15, 2026

VanEck Retail ETF: Premium Even With Weak Consumer Signals

The VanEck Retail ETF is rated 'Hold' due to persistent macro headwinds, muted consumer demand, and poor U.S. economic data. RTH's portfolio is top-weighted to big-box and e-commerce leaders, offering lower volatility (beta 0.77), but trades at a high P/E. Macro challenges—tariffs, energy prices, and shifting supply chains—are expected to keep retail costs elevated and margins pressured.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 14, 2026

U.S. Holiday Retail Sales to Cross $1 Trillion: ETFs to Watch

Despite economic headwinds, U.S. holiday sales are projected to cross $1 trillion for the first time. Here are ETFs to watch.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 2, 2026

U.S.-China Talks Seem Successful: ETF Areas in Focus

U.S.-China trade talks could ease tariff pressures, putting semiconductor, technology, retail and auto ETFs in focus as investors assess the potential impact on China-exposed companies.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 21, 2026

Retail Sales Rebound Strongly in August

U.S. headline retail sales rebounded in August, up 1.2% to $773.9 in August, while core retail sales increased by 1.4%. Key Takeaways Headline retail sales increased in August, up 1.2% to $773.9 billion.

ETF Trends • Sep 17, 2026

US holiday retail sales growth set to accelerate, Deloitte says

U.S. holiday retail sales are expected to grow by as much as 4.8% this year, Deloitte said on ​Thursday, as rising disposable incomes help support spending in ‌the crucial shopping season despite consumers' continued focus on value.

Reuters • Sep 10, 2026

From Inflation To AI: How Retailers Can Stay Ahead This Holiday Season

We're more than halfway through 2026, and retail leaders are confronting a familiar challenge with new urgency: how do you keep moving forward amid persistent uncertainty while proving that investments in AI are delivering real business value?

Forbes • Aug 30, 2026

Consumer Spending Loses Steam? ETFs to Gain/Lose

U.S. consumer spending may lose steam as tax-refund support fades, real cash flow stagnates and lower-income shoppers turn cautious. Here are ETFs to gain or lose.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 20, 2026

Q2 2026 U.S. Retail Preview: Broadline Retail Drives Growth

The U.S. consumer remains resilient enough to support earnings growth, but that resilience is increasingly concentrated. The LSEG U.S. Retail and Restaurant Q2 earnings index, which tracks changes in the growth rate of earnings within the sector, is expected to show a 67.0% growth over last year's levels. Of the 185 retailers tracked by LSEG, the Broadline Retail sector, representing a wide variety of consumer goods, is headed for the highest earnings growth rate in the second quarter, recording a 231.1% surge over last year's level.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 17, 2026