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Defensive Sector ETFs For Turbulent Times

Article By: Herbert Blank

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 7:33 AM EDT

This week's chosen Consumer Staples ETFs are designed to offer stability instead of risk. Returns are lower, but so is volatility. We demonstrate how they have worked in market downturns and point out subtle differentiations.

In this article: VDC, VOO, XLP, FSTA

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FV Next Stop S&P 4300? Weekend Stock Blitz

Video By: Chris Ciovacco

Saturday, May 15, 2021 11:30 AM EDT

What were the key takeaways from this week's market action and news cycle? Does data from Wed, Thurs, and Friday support a run at new highs, retest, or lower lows? This week's video features numerous charts from a wide range of markets.

In this video: GBTC, IWF, IEF, IWM, QQQ, AGG, EEM, FDN, JNK, PEJ, RSP, TLT, NYA, SCHD, SCHM, SPHB, SPLV, SCHA, SPY, VOO, VTV, VUG, XLB, XLF, XLP, XLV, XLY, XAL Also: GLD, ITB, BNO, EFA, ARKK, XLK

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3 ETFs That Show The Flight To Safety Has Started

Article By: Benzinga

Monday, May 10, 2021 11:25 PM EDT

Investors have been selling their risky stocks and putting the money into safer ones. This is the type of action that occurs at or near market tops.

In this article: XLK, XLP, XLV

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Small Cap Stocks – A Warning Signal For The Market

Article By: George Dagnino

Saturday, May 1, 2021 6:58 PM EDT

Small cap stocks are great performers, some of the time, and they appreciate the most when the economy strengthens. They give a reliable buy/sell signal when compared to staples.

In this article: IWM, SPY, TLT, XLP

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