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4 stock sectors that should stay hot this summer

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:00:28 -0400

‘Sell in May and go away’ is good advice — the U.S. market typically suffers from the summertime blues. But for most investors, saying goodbye to stocks in May and returning in November is unrealistic, writes Jonathan Burton. If you’re concerned about the market, don’t jump — sidestep.

Staples ETFs Down After Procter & Gamble Misstep

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:38:26 -0400

Shares of Dow component Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), the world's largest consumer products company, are plunging by more than 4.5 percent Wednesday after the company forecast fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of 69 to 77 cents a share, below the 82 cents analysts are expecting.

Emerging markets weakness is one

Defensive Consumer Staples ETFs for Yield

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:10:32 -0400

With above-average dividend yields and low risk exposure, defensive consumer staple sector exchange traded funds could be a safer way to play the markets. “We think some higher-yielding Consumer Staples stocks are seen as an alternative to bonds, with opportunity for dividend increases and...

Vanguard Lowers Fees on 2 ETFs

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:59:06 -0400

Vanguard, the third-largest U.S. ETF issuer, continues to bolster its reputation as one of the low-cost leaders in the ETF space, slightly paring fees on two of its well-known ETFs.

The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE: VTI) now features an annual expense ratio of 0.05 percent down from

Shocker: A Bullish Call on Staples ETFs

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:22:55 -0400

As vexing as it has been to plenty of experts and pundits, the rally in U.S. stocks has been one of the risk variety. Plain and simple, low volatility sectors have lead U.S. equities to record highs.

The consumer staples sector has held a prominent leadership, not just in 2013,

VDC, GIS, KRFT, SYY: Large Inflows Detected at ETF

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:41:56 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: VDC, GIS, KRFT, SYY Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

Staples ETFs Rally: Here's Why It Can Continue

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:23:13 -0400

Considering that it is home to some of the sleepiest stocks on the market and that it is merely the fifth-largest sector weight in the S&P 500, the consumer staples group has sure been on the receiving end of a lot of attention.

Perhaps part of the reason is that

ETFs That Benefit From a Rising U.S. Dollar

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:45:11 -0400

The U.S. dollar is regaining strength against major currencies such as the euro, yen and British pound. Various exchange traded funds allow investors to play the latest rise of the greenback. “The fact is that the US dollar is the reserve currency of the world and immediate steps must be taken to...

4 ETF plays now that the dollar has its mojo back

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:39:23 -0400

The U.S. dollar is gaining strength against ailing rival benchmark currencies including the euro, the Japanese yen and the British pound. As a result, writes Jonathan Burton, dollar-based investors have a few new strategies to add to their wallets.

Is Cheaper Better With ETFs?

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:58:24 -0400

Important clarification: For the purposes of this article, "cheaper" does not refer to valuation, but rather to ETF expense ratios and cost of ownership. Other cost of ownership factors include an ETF's bid/ask spread and trading commissions.

With an expanding lineup of commission-free ETF offerings at various brokerage firms, investors

Costco Earnings Preview: EPS and Revenue Growth Expected

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:27:14 -0400

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), which saw strong same-store sales in February where other big retailers did not, is scheduled to report its second-quarter fiscal 2013 results Tuesday, March 12, before the markets open.

Investors will be looking to see how the company has held up, with consumers facing higher

Consider Consumer Staples

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:00:28 -0500

During the past few years, markets have suffered losses not seen since the Great Depression, with hardly any sectors left untouched by the tidal wave of economic uncertainty. Some of the only firms to survive the crisis with only a few bruises were consumer staples; companies that manufacture or sell recession-proof necessities, or goods that consumers rely on. ETFs that focus primarily on these funds are perfect for the investor looking to not only weather an economic downturn, but also flourish during the eventual turnaround [see Visual History Of The S&P 500]. There are currently 14 consumer staples equity ETFs, which offer exposure to domestic, international, large or small cap investors and everything in between. What’s In Your ETF? These ETFs are highly attractive for any kind of investor, offering exposure to some of the largest and most stable companies in the world. These securities are also highly desirable for their ability to generate consistent current income even when [...]

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A Look at Vanguard’s Energy ETF

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:35:39 -0500

The Vanguard Energy ETF (NYSEArca: VDE) is given a four star rating from investment research company Morningstar. The ETF gives investors exposure to mega-cap energy giants such as Exxon Mobile (NYSE: XOM) and Chevron (NYSE: CVX), at a rock bottom price. “Over the years, the diversification...

As Staples Rise, Consider Alternatives to XLP

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:12:42 -0500

Some might say it is a sign that the rally is losing steam and stocks are set to pullback in the near-term. Whatever the motivation may be, buyers have stepped into consumer staples in recent weeks, sending the likes of Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:

Best And Worst ETFs And Mutual Funds: Consumer Staples Sector

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:57:17 -0500

The consumer staples sector ranks first out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and mutual funds report. It gets my attractive rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of nine exchange-traded funds and eight mutual funds in the consumer staples sector as of January 23, 2013. Prior reports on the best & worst ETFs and mutual funds in every sector and style are here.

Noteworthy ETF Outflows: VDC, MDLZ, MO, COST

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:58:16 -0500

Symbols mentioned in this story: VDC, MDLZ, MO, COST Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

HOW TO PLAY IT: Looking past the fiscal cliff rally

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 07:59:59 -0500

NEW YORK, Jan 3 (Reuters) - The Standard and Poor's 500 index surged more than 2.5 percent Wednesday, but any rally could be short-lived with workers facing smaller paychecks and expected volatility ahead of a debate on the U.S. debt ceiling debate, fund managers and analysts said.

Bullish Two Hundred Day Moving Average Cross - VDC

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:14:58 -0500

In trading on Wednesday, shares of the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $88.70, changing hands as high as $89.63 per share. Vanguard Consumer Staples shares are currently trading up about 1.8% on the day.

Vanguard Cuts Fees on 22 ETFs

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:15:43 -0500

This year ETF providers have been going toe-to-toe in the so-called fee war. It doesn’t look like the round of fee cuts is over quite yet as Vanguard slashes expense ratios on over 20 of its ETF offerings. “Since we are a mutually owned firm, low costs are an outcome that is directly...

Stable ETFs for Fiscal Cliff Padding

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:01:03 -0500

Dow futures flash crashed overnight and were down nearly 200 points Friday morning after reports House Speaker John Boehner told House Republicans to head home for Christmas after he failed to garner enough support for the fallback “Plan B” fiscal-cliff deal. Investors are gearing up...

Defensive ETFs to Shield Against the Fiscal Cliff

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:00:00 -0500

The economy and markets are humming along, but potential risks still loom, namely the so-called fiscal cliff. For the more pessimistic investors, it could be time to look over some defensive exchange traded fund options. While Mohamed El-Erian, chief executive officer at Pacific Investment...

Noteworthy ETF Outflows: VDC, CL, COST, WAG

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:51:51 -0500

Symbols mentioned in this story: VDC, CL, COST, WAG Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

ETFs for the Fiscal Cliff: Dividends, Consumer Staples and Munis

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 06:08:41 -0500

The fiscal cliff is about one month from materializing and investors are setting up defense for their portfolios. Should the tax increases and spending cuts come to fruition, the best way to save capital is to have it parked where it will be safe. Certain sector exchange traded funds can help...

Consumer Discretionary ETFs in Focus for Holiday Shopping Season

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:03:03 -0500

Consumer confidence is at a five-year high this November with prospects of stronger spending possible going into the holiday retail season. Consumer discretionary stocks and ETFs such as the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEArca: XLY) give investors targeted exposure to this area...

Notable ETF Inflow Detected - VDC, MDLZ, MO, CVS

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:07:47 -0500

Symbols mentioned in this story: VDC, MDLZ, MO, CVS Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

Friday's ETF with Unusual Volume: VDC

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:15:43 -0500

The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Friday, with over 110,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 68,000. Shares of VDC were up about 0.1% on the day.

Investors Get Defensive with Consumer Staples ETFs

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:15:14 -0500

Investors worried about the U.S. fiscal cliff and another flareup in Europe’s debt crisis are shifting into defensive sectors such as consumer staples ETFs. “Investors should probably expect a great deal of volatility as we close out the year as more is known about the impending fiscal...

MO Crosses Below Key Moving Average Level

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:00:24 -0400

In trading on Tuesday, shares of Altria Group Inc (MO) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $32.33, changing hands as low as $32.19 per share. Altria Group Inc shares are currently trading down about 2.1% on the day.

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF -- Insider Buying Index Registering 14.4%

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:03:52 -0400

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) shows an impressive 14.4% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. Start slideshow:10 ETFs With Stocks That Insiders Are Buying CVS Caremark Corporation (CVS), which makes up 4.41% of the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data.

Retail ETFs at Lifetime Highs as Holiday Shopping Season Nears

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 07:50:53 -0400

Retail focused ETFs are trading around all-time highs as the sector gears up for the all-important holiday shopping season. Retail sales increased in August, the most in half a year, buoyed by auto sales and higher demand. A gain of 0.9% beat expectations of 0.6% by the Commerce Department....

S&P’s Favorite Consumer Staples ETFs

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:47:06 -0400

Consumer staples exchange traded funds have offered investors a safe place to park their capital amid the market volatility over the past year. S&P Capital IQ recently weighted the three largest consumer staples ETFs “Overweight” in a recent note. “Within the Risk...

VDC, CL, COST, KMB: ETF Outflow Alert

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:59:54 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: VDC, CL, COST, KMB Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

5 “Recession Proof” ETFs

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:00:16 -0400

The clouds of uncertainty looming over the global economy since the most recent financial meltdown have yet to scatter completely. In fact, growing debt-drama in the eurozone coupled with a painfully sluggish recovery at home has led many to believe that another recession should not be ruled out of the realm of possibilities. With central banks on both sides of the Atlantic ocean feeling the pressure to step up their fiscal-firepower to ensure stability, it’s no wonder that many investors have growing doubts over the health of the world’s financial markets [see also Simple (But Effective) Safe Haven ETFdb Portfolio]. History has taught us that when volatility strikes on Wall Street, virtually no asset class is safe enough to completely weather a financial storm. Nonetheless, prudent investors have reaped the benefits of a truly well-diversified portfolio when the stuff does hit the fan. Spreading out exposure across high growth corners [...]

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An ETF for All Seasons

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:45:00 -0400

One thing that never changes is people's demand for consumer staples. They may drive less or reduce their cell phone usage, but the little things in life stay constant...and they're a good place to look for profits these days, says Doug Fabian of Making Money Alert.

Quality and Defense with Consumer Staples ETFs

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 07:00:56 -0400

Consumer staples exchange traded funds are rated overweight by S&P Capital IQ, based on their defensive nature in volatile markets. The Eurozone debt crisis continues to loom and global growth is stagnating, which has led to stock markets that are uncertain at best. “The S&P Capital...

Procter & Gamble Co. Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average - Bullish for PG

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:13:53 -0400

In trading on Friday, shares of Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $64.49, changing hands as high as $65.10 per share.

Sure things in the age of uncertainty

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:30:21 -0400

By John Wasik (Reuters) – If there was such a thing as a global financial uncertainty index, it would be soaring to a stratospheric level. The euro zone crisis still festers, 15 major banks were recently downgraded by Moody’s and the U.S. faces a boatload of political risk through its year-end of fiscal cliff tax increases. Markets are [...]

Why Consumer Staples ETFs are Holding Their Own

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:59:57 -0400

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLP) is one of the best-performing sector ETFs over the past few months. Over the past three months the S&P 500 has lost 3.6%, while XLP returned about 0.7%, according to Morningstar data. Consumer stocks are steady performers and many of the...

Seeking Safety This Summer (ACWI, VDC, IYH, DEF)

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:06:54 -0400

A defensive stance could be the best offense going into the summer. The consumer staples, healthcare and utility sectors offer three great ways to stay defensive in the turmoil.

Is Hidden Inflation Choking the Recovery?

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:00:38 -0400

Tuesday's ETF with Unusual Volume: VDC

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:29:06 -0400

The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Tuesday, with over 82,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 67,000. Shares of VDC were up about 0.4% on the day.

Staples and discretionary stocks, it’s that easy

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:10:30 -0400

By John Wasik (Reuters) – To maintain your mettle as an investor in the face of mixed economic signals, you have to be able to be able to do what F. Scott Fitzgerald said was the test of first-rate intelligence: be able to hold two opposing ideas in your mind and still function. On one hand, [...]

COLUMN-Staples and discretionary stocks, it's that easy

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:13:33 -0400

CHICAGO, June 4 (Reuters) - To maintain your mettle as an investor in the face of mixed economic signals, you have to be able to be able to do what F. Scott Fitzgerald said was the test of first-rate intelligence: be able to hold two opposing ideas in your mind and still function.

Consumer Staples ETFs Offer Defense and Yield

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:09 -0400

Consumer staples are a defensive sector in uncertain markets, and focused exchange traded funds can hedge the latest global volatility. The S&P Capital IQ Strategy Team not only sees focused ETFs as a protective stance, but also one with dividend yield and growth potential. “There are 12...

Portfolios Building Based On Vanguard Commission Free ETFs Continues To Be Solid

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:07:21 -0400

Vanguard started to offer commission free ETFs on its brokerage in 2010. Since then, it has added more ETFs and lowered their fees. Right now, it offers 49 ETFs. These ETFs are solid portfolio builders. This article reviews Vanguard ETFs , a plan consists of these 49 ETFs (plus a money market fund). The plan consists of [...]

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:11:50 -0400

Retail ETFs Higher After March Shopping Spree

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:00:59 -0400

The U.S. economy may be doing better than we think as the improving jobs market is translating to higher consumer confidence. The government released better-than-expected retail sales numbers Monday, lifting retail stocks and sector-related exchange traded funds. SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEArca:...

ETF Insider: More Earnings, More Volatility

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:07:29 -0400

With Euro zone debt woes creeping back onto Wall Street last week, investors were reminded of the looming challenges that will continue to pose headwinds for the currency bloc in the foreseeable future. Nonetheless, from a technical perspective, the longer-term uptrend in broad equity indexes including the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq remains in-tact; if these benchmarks tumble past last week’s lows, however, then there is a great possibility that a major correction will unfold, perhaps eating away most of this year’s gains [see Free Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. Weekly Outlook Below, we highlight ETFs that may see an increase in trading activity as relevant market data is released and evaluated by investors: Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF): This ETF could see major swings in price throughout the week as two bellwether financial firms report earnings results; Goldman Sachs is slated to [...]

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Sector ETFs Hitting Highs (XRT, VDC, XLK, XLV)

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:02:16 -0400

Four sector ETFs are hitting highs as the overall market joins the breakout party.

HOW TO PLAY IT: Targeting China's consumers as growth slows

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:38:44 -0500

NEW YORK, March 6 (Reuters) - It's one of the few places where slowing growth could be a good thing.

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4 stock sectors that should stay hot this summer

Staples ETFs Down After Procter & Gamble Misstep

Defensive Consumer Staples ETFs for Yield

Vanguard Lowers Fees on 2 ETFs

Shocker: A Bullish Call on Staples ETFs

VDC, GIS, KRFT, SYY: Large Inflows Detected at ETF

Staples ETFs Rally: Here's Why It Can Continue

ETFs That Benefit From a Rising U.S. Dollar

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Is Cheaper Better With ETFs?

Costco Earnings Preview: EPS and Revenue Growth Expected

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