Posted on by Micah McDonald

Getting Defensive With Consumer Staples ETFs (RHS)

Summary:

  • Getting defensive with XLP and RHS, consumer staples ETFs.
  • Consumer staples ETFs fall less in bear markets, but also rise less in bull markets.
  • Low starting yields, but dividend growth rates are excellent.
  • This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, Cambridge Income Laboratory.

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2 Replies to “Getting Defensive With Consumer Staples ETFs (RHS)”

  1. Staples do fall less in bear markets and I love being invested in them BUT tell this tonkybshares of GIS (General Mills) this morning, UUUGGHHHH!!

    1. Holy smokes! That’s going drag down the staples funds. I just read up on GIS. I think this is more evidence of potential future inflation increases. Maybe.

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