Tag: XLP
Avoid These Hot Sectors
Over the last month, we’ve witnessed a major shake up on Wall Street. Sectors that led the markets higher over the last few years have run into a brick wall. And the sectors that have been lagging behind have become the new leaders. In other words, momentum growth stocks have fallen out of favor with […]
Consumer Staples ETF Showdown – XLP, FXG, KXI
In today’s ETF showdown, we’re taking a look at Consumer Staples ETFs. As you know, ETF providers like iShares, State Street, ProShares, and many others offer ETFs that sound similar. But just because they have a similar name, doesn’t mean they’ll have the same performance. When your hard-earned money is on the line, selecting the […]
Sector Leadership Changing Hands – Weekly ETF Fund Flows
So far, 2013 has been a great year for stocks. The S&P 500 is up more than 25%. Every US sector has posted solid gains this year. The worst performing sector so far this year is utilities stocks that are up 15%. And the best performing sector is consumer discretionary stocks that are up 35%. […]
Worst Performing SPDR Sector ETFs This Week – XLI, XLP, XLB
The impact of the Federal government shutdown finally hit Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average skidded to a 136 point loss yesterday. Investors are worried that the budget stalemate will spill over into the more important act of raising the debt ceiling. Nearly every economist agrees that if the US fails to meet its […]
