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Consider Consumer Staples

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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 [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: 10 Equity ETFs That Surged In 2011 (And Might Do The Same In 2012) FXG: Crushing The Competition In The Consumer ETF Space ETFs & Sector Rotation: Large Cap, Small Cap, Or International? 5 ETF Plays For BlackRock’s 2013 Outlook Checking In On Best And Worst Performers From 2011
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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