FYI: The volatile retail sector can be hit-or-miss, as consumer tastes in brands and style can be fickle. Risk-tolerant investors who are looking to add a retail component into their portfolios may consider the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary Index Fund Admiral Shares ("VCDAX") and the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEACRA: XRT). The following comparison should shed some light on which investment would be the superior product for a passively managed investment strategy.
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Ted
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