XRT: Resilient Retail Amid The Tariff War

  • I reiterate my buy rating on XRT, supported by resilient consumer spending and a bullish seasonal period for retail stocks. XRT's valuation remains attractive at a 15.3x P/E, with improved momentum and strong June-July historical performance. The ETF offers diversified exposure to retail, with a focus on small and mid-cap Consumer Discretionary stocks and a higher-than-average dividend yield.