Procter & Gamble

Coca-Cola

PepsiCo

Philip Morris

Altria

Mondelez

Colgate-Palmolive

CVS Health

McKesson

Kimberly-Clark

iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF

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

The staples segment, characterized by resilience, has returns above 10% in cycles of falling interest rates in America. Given the diversification that the ETF provides, and the resilient nature of the sector, it seems to me to be a great alternative for fundamentalist investors. When we look at the P/E multiple, history shows that it trades below the historical average.

IYK: Resilience And Return Potential

AMETEK

Carnival

CrowdStrike

Devon Energy

Eldorado Gold

Emerson Electric

Evolution AB

JFrog

Gap Inc

GRAIL Inc

Inmode Ltd

Intel

Johnson & Johnson

Legend Biotech

Cheniere Energy

NVIDIA

Olaplex Holdings

Ryder System

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

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The iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was launched on 06/12/2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK)?

First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF 

iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut in four years.

Fed Cuts Rates by 50 Basis Points: Sector ETFs to Play

Consumer staples have previously lagged behind the S&P, though current market changes have made this sector more attractive amid volatility. The iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF provides investors exposure to mid and large cap stocks in the consumer staples segment. Low volatility becomes more attractive to investors in the near-term as the outlook changes and recession fears begin to heat up.

IYK: A Low Volatility ETF For The Cautious Investor

Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF

Wall Street has seen a somber start to September.

Economic Slowdown Ahead? Sector ETFs to Play

Downbeat manufacturing data flared up U.S. economic concerns. This opened up opportunities for safe sector ETF investing.

Safe Sector ETFs to Play as Economic Worries Flare Up?

iShares U.S. Utilities ETF

iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF

Vanguard Health Care ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

The "September Effect" adds to the volatility already present in the market, increasing the need for investors to adopt a cautious approach when maintaining their portfolios.

ETFs in Focus Amid September's Market Storm Possibilities

The consumer staples sector outperformed the broader market in the recent volatile period, as it historically does well in risk-averse environments. iShares US Consumer Staples ETF offers exposure to U.S. large and mid-cap companies in sectors with higher profitability and lower valuation multiples. IYK has outperformed peers in the long run, delivered positive returns during market corrections, and has lower volatility compared to the S&P 500.

IYK: A Value, Low Volatility Consumer Staples ETF

Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples ETF

Tema Obesity & Cardiometabolic ETF

iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF

Roundhill GLP-1 & Weight Loss ETF

Invesco Dynamic Pharmaceuticals ETF

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF

VanEck Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF

Global X Defense Tech ETF

Amplify Weight Loss Drug & Treatment ETF

SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF

When markets correct, it is a good time to revisit which equity market sectors are “defensive” themes. Certain products and services are nondiscretionary in nature that we cannot live without.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Playing Defense

Brinker International

Global X Funds - Global X E-commerce ETF

Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary ETF

First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund

First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund

Home Depot

Amplify Online Retail ETF

iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF

First Trust S-Network E-Commerce ETF

iShares U.S. Consumer Services ETF

iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF

Proshares Online Retail ETF

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

Starbucks

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF

To date, 145 of the 199 companies in our Retail/Restaurant Index have reported their EPS results for Q2 2024, representing 73% of the index. The blended revenue growth estimate for the 199 companies in this index is 3.5% for Q2 2024. Home Depot reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings and revenue.

U.S. Retail Earnings Update - August 13, 2024

With the markets recently experiencing a sharp sell-off which may have dampened investor confidence, increasing bets that the U.S. economy may slip into a recession increases the need to safeguard investor portfolios with defensive bets.

ETFs to Secure Your Portfolio Amid Uncertain Market Conditions

First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF

Invesco Dynamic Building & Construction ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund

Invesco Solar ETF

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

With both presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, proposing distinct tax plans, look at areas to navigate the landscape strategically.

Navigate 2024 Tax Plans With Strategic ETF Investments

iShares S&P 500 Value ETF

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF

Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF

Global X Interest Rate Hedge ETF

FolioBeyond Rising Rates ETF

Vanguard Value ETF

Federal Reserve Governor, Michelle Bowman, recently expressed a hawkish view regarding the future path of interest rates. Look into ETFs to secure your portfolio for any future uncertainties.

High Rates to Stay? Secure Your Portfolio With These ETFs

Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF

After disappointing retail sales data in May, look into ETFs to navigate the uncertain landscape better.

ETFs in Focus Post Disappointing Retail Sales Data

BJ`s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc

Walmart

Today, we spotlight three grocery stocks to buy. These Wall Street shares benefit from their defensive nature, providing stability during market volatility.

3 Grocery Stocks to Fill Your Cart With Steady Gains

The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF is worth paying attention to as momentum in the Consumer Staples sector looks appealing. IYK's portfolio consists of well-known companies in the Consumer Staples sector, with the top 3 stocks making up 39% of the fund. IYK has outperformed its counterparts over the past 5 years, largely due to the higher weighting of certain stocks in its portfolio.

IYK: The Time Looks Right For Consumer Staples

First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF

iShares MSCI Canada ETF

Amplify Mobile Payments ETF

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Invesco Buyback Achievers ETF

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

At Berkshire Hathaway's recent annual shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett discussed Berkshire's actions, including selling the Apple (AAPL) stock and a loss on Paramount (PARA).

ETFs to Play Buffett's Investment Insights

Exchange-traded funds can be your best friend during times of volatility, which brings us to ETFs to buy. Primarily, the casting of a wide net enables you to cover much more ground than you can hope for selecting individual securities.

3 ETFs to Buy When the Market Gets Crazy

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund

Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF

Cambria Cannabis ETF

Philip Morris beat expectations for both revenues and earnings, driven by robust pricing and increased product volumes.

Philip Morris Beats Estimates in Q1 Earnings: ETFs in Focus

With the recent inflation data, ebbing rate cut probability, escalating geopolitical tensions and rising U.S. debt levels, the appeal for investing in consumer staple funds increases.

Shield Your Wealth With Consumer Staple ETFs

American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Contrary to the broad market view, Vanguard forecasts that the Federal Reserve may maintain steady rates this year, ruling out any anticipated interest rate cuts. Also, concerns about the economy facing a risk of an impending pullback create some uncertainty.

Predictions of a Steady Fed & Pullback? ETFs Capturing Attention

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

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

ProShares On-Demand 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

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