Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF Price & Performance (RCD)

The consumer staples sector has demonstrated resilience in 2025, with ETFs like the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) gaining 3.6% year-to-date. This contrasts sharply with the consumer discretionary sector, which has seen a 12.5% decline. Defensive spending on essentials like food and household goods has bolstered this sector's performance.1

Tesla shares surged 4.7% in Wednesday's trading, contributing to unusually high activity in the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF (RSPD). Ford Motor also saw increased trading, while LKQ Corporation lagged with a slight decline. The ETF's activity highlights investor interest in key automotive stocks.2

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped to 100.7 in February, reflecting growing uncertainty. Labor quality and inflation remain top concerns, with fewer owners believing now is a good time to expand. This decline in confidence underscores challenges for the small business sector, which employs about half of the U.S. workforce.3