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State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF

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The Motley Fool
9 days ago
3 Defensive ETFs Worth Buying as April 2026 Volatility Continues
The market is swinging wildly as investors try to determine when the war in Iran will end. Investing in low-volatility ETFs can be a great way to ride out some of the market's turmoil.
3 Defensive ETFs Worth Buying as April 2026 Volatility Continues
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24/7 Wall Street
11 days ago
The 4 Top ETFs For Retirees To Buy And Hold
Retirement portfolios face a specific set of demands: income that arrives reliably, capital that holds its value through market downturns, and costs low enough that compounding works in the investor's favor rather than against it.
The 4 Top ETFs For Retirees To Buy And Hold
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The Motley Fool
11 days ago
IYK vs. XLP: How These Consumer Staples ETFs Compare on Risk, Returns, and Fees
IYK charges a higher expense ratio than XLP, while both offer roughly the same dividend yield. IYK holds more stocks and adds modest exposure to healthcare and basic materials, while XLP sticks strictly to consumer staples.
IYK vs. XLP: How These Consumer Staples ETFs Compare on Risk, Returns, and Fees
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The Motley Fool
12 days ago
Kalshi Now Places the Odds of a Recession in 2026 at 28%. 2 ETFs to Buy to Hedge Your Downside.
Since the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in 2022, there have been growing concerns that the economy would eventually tip into a recession. Investors can't time the market, but they can prepare their portfolios for a recession.
Kalshi Now Places the Odds of a Recession in 2026 at 28%. 2 ETFs to Buy to Hedge Your Downside.
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The Motley Fool
12 days ago
PBJ vs. XLP: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy?
XLP charges a significantly lower expense ratio and delivers a higher dividend yield than PBJ. PBJ outperformed XLP over the past year but lagged slightly on five-year total growth.
PBJ vs. XLP: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy?
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The Motley Fool
12 days ago
Consumer Staples ETFs: Is VDC or XLP the Better Investment Right Now? Here's What You Need to Know
VDC holds a more diversified portfolio with over 100 stocks, while XLP is more concentrated with 35 holdings. XLP offers a slightly higher dividend yield, but VDC has delivered stronger total returns over the past year.
Consumer Staples ETFs: Is VDC or XLP the Better Investment Right Now? Here's What You Need to Know
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The Motley Fool
12 days ago
XLP vs. RSPS: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy for Long-Term Investors?
RSPS charges a higher fee but offers a slightly higher dividend yield than XLP. XLP has outperformed RSPS over the past year and five-year periods, with smaller drawdowns.
XLP vs. RSPS: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy for Long-Term Investors?
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Zacks Investment Research
13 days ago
Consumer Sentiment Weakens: ETFs That Are Worth a Look
Rising oil prices and Middle East tensions are squeezing household finances and weakening consumer sentiment, steering investors toward defensive ETFs.
Consumer Sentiment Weakens: ETFs That Are Worth a Look
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Seeking Alpha
18 days ago
5 Lessons That Completely Reshaped How I Approach Dividend Investing
Dividend investing looks easy and simple on the surface. However, there are many important nuances that investors fail to take into account. I share five important lessons that completely reshaped how I approach dividend investing and have greatly enhanced my returns and dividends over the years.
5 Lessons That Completely Reshaped How I Approach Dividend Investing
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Barrons
20 days ago
4 ETFs to Consider for the End of the Iran War
ETFs focused on consumer staples, utilities, low volatility, and high-quality metrics should bounce back, says one strategist.
4 ETFs to Consider for the End of the Iran War