Procter & Gamble

Coca-Cola

PepsiCo

Philip Morris

Altria

Mondelez

McKesson

Colgate-Palmolive

CVS Health

Kimberly-Clark

iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF

IYK tracks a market-cap-weighted index of stocks in the US consumer goods sector.

The tobacco and household products industries have the best value scores in the sector. IYK: an attractive alternative to XLP for long-term investors. Here are 6 consumer staples stocks cheaper than their peers in January 2024.

IYK: Consumer Staples Dashboard For January

iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF

Vanguard Health Care ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

The possibility of a mild recession, rising fears of an economic slowdown and significant debt levels are some possible headwinds that could dampen the prospects of the economy in 2024. Look into funds to benefit from such a situation.

ETFs to Secure Your Portfolio Amid Potential Economic Fluctuations

First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF

VanEck Vectors Digital Transformation ETF

Global X Funds - Global X E-commerce ETF

Amplify Online Retail ETF

First Trust S-Network E-Commerce ETF

ProShares On-Demand ETF

Proshares Online Retail ETF

Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF

Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund

2023 was a year of surprises. These are five key sector themes illustrated in charts that dominated the ETF world this past year.

2023 in Charts: 5 ETF Sector Stories

Recent data point to a record shopping season for Shopify (SHOP), which saw Black Friday sales grow 22% y/y. Additional reports from Adobe Analytics show a strong $9.8 billion Black Friday season.

Staples Counting on Discounts for the Remainder of 2023

Advance Auto Parts

American Express

Bank of America

Chevron

iShares U.S. Energy ETF

iShares US Financial Services ETF

iShares U.S. Technology ETF

Kraft Heinz

Occidental Petroleum

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is known for his winning investing style.

Buffett's Favorite 4 Sectors: ETFs in Focus

The consumer staples sector is very close to 11-year averages in valuation. The tobacco industry has the best value score, but quality metrics are underwhelming. iShares US Consumer Staples ETF has been outperforming XLP since inception.

IYK: Consumer Staples Dashboard For November

VanEck Morningstar High Dividend ETF

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund

Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF

Cambria Cannabis ETF

Look into ETFs with an exposure in PM, as the tobacco company reports robust Q3 earnings.

Philip Morris' Q3 Earnings Beat Puts ETFs in Focus

Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples ETF

First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF 

Beverage maker Coca-Cola (KO) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2023 results on Oct 24 before market open.

Coca-Cola Earnings Preview: ETFs in Focus

First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF

SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF

American Century STOXX U.S. Quality Value ETF

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF

SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

Invesco S&P SmallCap Quality ETF

Surpassing the $1.7 trillion mark, student debt has emerged as one of the most significant facets of consumer borrowing in the past decade. With about 44 million debt-burdened consumers, look into which ETF categories are affected and which types investors can capitalize from.

ETFs That Could Be Impacted by the Student Loan Payment Restart

The consumer staples sector as a whole is overvalued by about 12% relative to 11-year averages. The tobacco industry looks undervalued, whereas food and personal care are moderately overpriced. IYK can be considered as an alternative to XLP for long-term investors.

IYK: Consumer Staples Dashboard For September

Amplify Travel Tech ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund

Defiance Hotel Airline and Cruise ETF

Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary ETF

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund

Goldman Sachs Future Consumer Equity ETF

iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF

iShares U.S. Consumer Services ETF

ALPS Global Travel Beneficiaries ETF

iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF

Tema Luxury ETF

Roundhill S&P Global Luxury Etf

Direxion Daily Travel & Vacation Bull 2X Shares

Invesco DWA Consumer Cyclicals Momentum ETF

Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF

 Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF

Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF

VanEck Vectors Retail ETF

iShares Global Consumer Discretionary ETF

SPDR S&P Retail ETF

Some consumer discretionary stocks have performed better than others. Luxury, homebuilding, and travel have been a bright spots.

Outlook For Consumer Discretionary Stocks Amid Shifting Spending Patterns

Amplify Mobile Payments ETF

First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF

Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is known for his value investing style. He has invested mainly in these stocks.

4 Sectors Warren Buffett Binges On: ETFs in Focus

Both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have beaten top-and-bottom lines in the second quarter. Guidance also remains upbeat.

Coke, PepsiCo Earnings Should Drive Consumer Staples ETFs

Philip Morris beat both earnings and revenue estimates in the second quarter. Look into some ETFs to capitalize.

5 ETFs to Make the Most of Philip Morris's Q2 Earnings Beat

The Invesco QQQ Trust has outperformed the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF over the past year, but the Consumer sector has seen a three-year upside of 48.6%. Consumer staples companies have struggled with slower growth and increased costs due to changes in distribution channels and consumer habits, as well as rising raw material costs. Despite lower interest rates benefiting the iShares ETF, investors have preferred 10-year government bonds due to their higher yields and safe haven status.

IYK ETF: Not The Time To Rotate To Consumer Staples, As Tech Shines

The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF, a large-cap value fund, has been given a hold rating due to its somewhat high valuation and neutral technical situation. The IYK portfolio is heavily weighted towards value with limited growth exposure, and 65% of its assets are in the fund's top 10 holdings, including Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Philip Morris International.

IYK: Staples Priced To Near Perfection, Neutral Technical Signals

IYK: While Underperforming In Bear Markets, Great Returns Long Term.

IYK: While Underperforming In Bear Markets, Great Returns Long Term

For those looking for healthy returns with minimal risk, it's best to invest in the best retail ETFs to buy. Diversification is critical for investors in today's dynamic investing environment, and wagering on exchange-traded funds might be the best course of action.

The 3 Best Retail ETFs to Buy in April 2023

Johnson & Johnson

Kellogg

Pandora Media

Walmart

A consumer staple ETF (exchange-traded fund) is an investment fund that tracks a series of stocks in companies that produce essential goods and services. The definition of a "consumer staple" usually includes products that consumers typically purchase regardless of economic conditions.

10 Best Consumer Staples ETFs

IYK invests in large-cap consumer staples stocks in the U.S. While the fund is defensive in nature, it is not immune to a decline if the economy heads to a recession.

IYK: Not Attractive At This Price

Invesco DB Agriculture Fund

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Vanguard Value ETF

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF

Ahead of significant variables and possible headwinds, investors may want to prep for whatever may arise through ownership of the best ETFs. Fundamentally, exchange-traded funds offer investors an efficient way to diversify their portfolios.

The 7 Best ETFs for Whatever Lies Ahead

The top five holdings make up about 75% of the total portfolio of Warren Buffett. These stocks have exposure to these specific sectors.

4 Sectors Warren Buffett Loves: ETFs in Focus

The first month of 2023 (and the last month of the retail industry's Q4 2022) saw America's largest party supply store file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a move that the StarMine credit models had predicted about a year ago. According to StarMine, Bed Bath & Beyond scores in the bottom decile when it comes to the Relative Valuation, Val-Mo, and Short Interest models.

Inflation Continues To Dampen U.S. Retail Sales While Luxury Shines

Clorox

Manager Directed Portfolios - iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF

Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF

Fortis

Alliant Energy

Novartis

Northwest Natural Gas

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

TELUS

Unilever

WEC Energy Group

The first few months of 2023 could see stocks fall 10% to 23%, and a lot of investors could make disastrous mistakes. Low-volatility high-yield blue-chips are a great way to stay invested and profit from the coming new bull market.

14 High-Yield Blue-Chips Perfect For 2023

Household products look relatively safe regarding valuation and quality metrics. Other subsectors are overvalued relative to historical averages, or have a bad quality score.

IYK: Consumer Staples Dashboard For December

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