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Time to Load Up on Consumer Staples ETFs?

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2026 began on a volatile note, with January shaped by rising geopolitical complexities and renewed trade tensions. However, market volatility and investor nervousness intensified in February, driven largely by the …

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4 ETFs to Capitalize on the Great Market Rotation

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Growth stocks lag while value and defensives lead amid rising yields and AI spending concerns. Here are 4 ETFs to play the shift.

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I Will Not Seek Salvation In XLP Under These Conditions

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State Street Cons Staples Sel Sec SPDR Inc ETF trades at extreme forward P/E levels, reaching the 97th percentile of its 10-year distribution. XLP's top holdings, Walmart and Costco, have …

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The Rotation into Consumer Staples: Defensive Strength in an Uncertain 2026

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Staples have become one of the sole areas of relative strength this year amid broader selloffs, attracting record inflows as portfolios de-risk.

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Energy Leads S&P Sectors in January

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Three of the smallest sectors in the S&P 500 delivered the index's strongest performance in January, while the two largest sectors weighed on returns. The broad market index gained modest …

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Consider Consumer Staples ETFs Amid Bitcoin, Precious Metal Outflows

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Holders of digital as well as tangible assets are feeling the pinch amid the recent slide in bitcoin and precious metals. Where can investors turn to for defensive positioning in …

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Defensive ETFs Beyond Gold: Where to Invest When Metals Cool

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With gold and silver prices tumbling, discover defensive ETFs that help cushion portfolios beyond metals.

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U.S. Consumer Confidence Slumps to Decade Low: ETF Areas to Play

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U.S. consumer confidence hits a decade low. Defensive, quality & dividend ETFs like XLP, XLV, XLU, SPHQ & VYM may offer shelter.

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Best Staples Stocks As Consumer Confidence Hits Multi-Year Low

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Consumer confidence has dipped to multi-year lows, yet the coming fiscal stimulus could support consumer spending on essentials. While macro conditions remain mixed, staples' relative stability and essential nature make …

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Q4 Earnings Approaching: Sector ETFs Under Pressure

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Q4 earnings are near for some sectors facing pressure. Autos, Transportation and Staples ETFs CARZ, IYT, XLP look vulnerable.

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There Is a Quiet But Massive Migration Away From Tech Stocks in 2026

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In the last three months of 2025, the tech sector experienced what some called a “correction”.

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These 3 Dividend ETFs Outperformed Every Market Crash Since 2000

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If you are an investor who is securing profits and is buying up dividend ETFs to weather a possible downturn instead, it's not a bad idea to look back at …

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Consumer Staple ETFs to Watch Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

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Amid inflation and consumer trade-down trends, XLP emerges as a defensive ETF for stability-focused investors.

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Stay Ahead of Market Turmoil With These ETFs

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With stocks sliding, volatility spiking and bubble concerns mounting, investors need a defensive game plan. These ETFs can help you navigate the turbulence.

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Schwab IMPACT 2025: Record $13T in ETFs & What's Next for ETF Assets

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Matt Camuso, Head of ETF Solutions at BNY Investments, says there are $13 trillion of assets in ETFs. That's compared to $5 trillion a year prior.

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Don't Forget Defensive ETFs Even as Market Optimism Builds

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As market optimism builds, investors may want to fortify portfolios with defensive ETFs like VTV, XLP and QUAL to weather potential volatility.

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A $38 Trillion Problem: ETFs to Play Rising Debt Pressure

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With U.S. debt hitting a record $38 trillion amid a prolonged shutdown, investors should turn to defensive ETF strategies for stability.

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Why Is This the Best Time to Bet on Consumer Staples ETFs?

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As the U.S. government shutdown deepens economic uncertainty, investors may turn to consumer staples ETFs like XLP, FTXG and PBJ for stability.

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What Does Q4 Hold for the U.S. Economy? ETFs to Consider

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Market risks are mounting, prompting investors to seek stability and protection through defensive ETFs.

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Markets Up but Defensive ETFs Are Still a Wise Choice

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Market volatility and outflows push investors toward defensive ETFs, with staples, value and quality funds offering protection and stability.

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XLP: An Ideal Candidate For A Neutral Strategy

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XLP is an ideal candidate for neutral options strategies due to its defensive nature, low volatility, and current near-fair valuation. With XLP's implied volatility at very low levels, a Calendar …

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XLP: Consumer Staples Dashboard For August

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This article provides a top-down analysis of the consumer staples sector based on valuation, quality, and momentum metrics. The beverage and food industries have good value scores, while tobacco has …

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ETFs to Consider for a Likely August Slump

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With the possibility of S&P 500's momentum fading and equity outflows mounting, defensive ETFs like VIG, XLP and VXX draw investor focus.

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War Worries to Rattle Markets? ETFs to Consider

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Rising U.S.-Iran-Israel tensions could trigger a 20% S&P 500 drop-ETFs in staples, defense and volatility gain focus.

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XLP: Consumer Staples Won't Save You This Time

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After a 16-year-long bull market that saw the S&P 500 rise from 676 to the current 5,802, it might be time to start thinking defensive. Broad consumer staple ETFs like …

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3 ETFs Beating the S&P 500 as Volatility Rises

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Markets go through different cycles, both taking on uptrends and downtrends as money needs to exchange hands from sellers to buyers and vice versa. However, there is another cycle that …

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XLP: A Well-Built Fund That Should Outperform In The Current Economy

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Simple investment strategies can be effective, particularly in the consumer staples sector, which has performed well over the past three years. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF (XLP) …

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Two Stocks To Consider During Market Unrest To Provide Income Stability

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Investors should remain calm amid market volatility and consider buying during price dips, with 2025 expected to see more turbulence. Kenvue's strong brand portfolio and solid liquidity offer price stability …

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Overweight Tech? Don't Ignore Case for Equal-Weight ETF EQL

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Entering 2025, many investors were facing a very different set of risks. While tariffs have now — justifiably — taken center stage in many market watchers' list of concerns, concentration …

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Defensive ETF Strategies to Follow Amid Market Carnage

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We highlight some defensive investment strategies for investors amid the ongoing chaos.

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About State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF XLP

The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Consumer Staples Select Sector Index (the "Index")The Index seeks to provide an effective representation of the consumer staples sector of the S&P 500 IndexSeeks to provide precise exposure to companies from consumer staples distribution & retail; household products; food products; beverages; tobacco; and personal care products industries in the U.S.Allows investors to take strategic or tactical positions at a more targeted level than traditional style based investing