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Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLP tracks a market-cap-weighted index of consumer-staples stocks drawn from the S&P 500.

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Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.

Should You Invest in the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP)?

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF is recommended for portfolio stability and long-term steady returns, especially for low-risk tolerance investors. Despite underperforming in a tech-driven bull market, consumer staples are financially sound, with expected 7.5% average earnings growth over the next 3-5 years. XLP offers targeted exposure to high-quality, large-cap companies with strong brand recognition, solid business models, and consistent dividend growth.

XLP: Consumer Staples Could Be A Good Addition To A Portfolio

XLP offers resilience in economic recessions with a low beta ratio of 0.58, providing better downside protection than the broader market. Despite its stability, XLP has a weak growth profile, with mid- to low-single digit revenue growth expected through 2026. Receding inflation should improve profit margins and lead to higher earnings growth rates of 6.2% and 7.9% in 2025 and 2026.

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The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF is a good defensive investment option in volatile markets, with potential for growth and resilience during economic downturns. The XLP fund holds 38 companies, with top positions in Procter & Gamble, Costco, Walmart, and Coca-Cola, providing diversification within the sector. Comparison with the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF shows XLP has slightly underperformed, but both are solid options for exposure to consumer staples.

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The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF offers exposure to recession-resistant companies that provide household products and basic items. This ETF has a low expense ratio and has delivered annual returns of 6.8% since its inception in 1988. The top holdings of this ETF include Procter & Gamble, Costco Wholesale, and Walmart, offering a defensive position for investors.

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Despite uncertainty in consumer strength, consumer discretionary stocks still pulled ahead of consumer staples stocks for most of 2023.That was driven by mega-cap stocks like Amazon (AMZN) and Tesla (TSLA). But recently, the consumer staples sector — including big box and discount retailers — has outperformed the consumer discretionary sector.

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