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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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Neutral ()
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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Sentiment: Positive ()
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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Sentiment: Neutral ()
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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