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Note: Sector performance is calculated based on the previous closing price of all sector constituents
Industries in This Sector
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| Industry | Market Weight | YTD Return | |
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| All Industries | 100.00% | 2.69% | |
| Discount Stores | 37.95% | 10.38% | |
| Household & Personal Products | 17.93% | -1.26% | |
| Beverages - Non-Alcoholic | 17.32% | -2.47% | |
| Tobacco | 8.09% | 5.72% | |
| Packaged Foods | 7.01% | -4.31% | |
| Confectioners | 2.92% | -7.90% | |
| Grocery Stores | 2.27% | 8.74% | |
| Food Distribution | 2.02% | -0.73% | |
| Farm Products | 1.79% | -2.70% | |
| Beverages - Brewers | 1.23% | -18.82% | |
| Education & Training Services | 1.01% | 11.31% | |
| Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | 0.45% | -15.80% | |
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Largest Companies in This Sector
View MoreName | Last Price | 1Y Target Est. | Market Weight | Market Cap | Day Change % | YTD Return | Avg. Analyst Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 100.46 | 22.45% | | | | Buy | |
| | 1,018.35 | 12.55% | | | | Buy | |
| | 178.47 | 10.98% | | | | Buy | |
| | 71.71 | 7.48% | | | | Buy | |
| | 136.93 | 5.62% | | | | Buy | |
| | 172.62 | 5.46% | | | | Buy | |
| | 56.20 | 2.47% | | | | Hold | |
| | 71.48 | 2.08% | | | | Buy | |
| | 97.23 | 1.96% | | | | Buy | |
| | 143.27 | 1.72% | | | | Buy |
Investing in the Consumer Defensive Sector
Start Investing in the Consumer Defensive Sector Through These ETFs and Mutual Funds
ETF Opportunities
View MoreName | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 16.153B | 0.09% | | |
| | 8.281B | 0.10% | | |
| | 1.256B | 0.40% | | |
| | 1.213B | 0.08% | | |
| | 689.92M | 0.41% | |
Mutual Fund Opportunities
View MoreName | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 8.281B | 0.10% | | |
| | 1.295B | 0.71% | | |
| | 1.295B | 0.71% | | |
| | 1.295B | 0.71% | | |
| | 1.295B | 0.71% | |
Consumer Defensive Research
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Analyst Report: Estee Lauder Cos., Inc.
Estee Lauder manufactures and markets skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The company's products are sold in over 150 countries and territories under a range of brand names, including Estee Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Origins, M.A.C., Bobbi Brown, La Mer, and Aveda. Estee Lauder also licenses fragrances and cosmetics under the brand names Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan, Michael Kors, and Coach. The company's sells its products through more than 30,000 retail locations, including upscale department stores, specialty retailers, high-end perfumeries, pharmacies, and salons and spas.
RatingPrice TargetMarket Digest: NLY, CHD, DHR, EL, VIAV, LMT, XRX, XYL, PYPL
The stock market got back to its winning ways on Tuesday as the tariff scare faded. That means DeepSeek AI must be really old news. In a bull market, stocks often deal with difficult news and then move higher. The advance was fairly broad, with the S&P 500 (SPX) rising 0.7%, the S&P 100 up 0.9%, and the Nasdaq and Nasdaq 100 tacking on 1.3%. The S&P MidCap 400 added 0.6%, while the S&P SmallCap 600 jumped 1.2%. Turning to sectors, it was a minor risk-on day, with Energy, Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary, and Communication Services rising between 0.9% and 2%, Utilities, Consumer Staples, Financial, and Healthcare were down 0.3% to 0.9%. One of our recent themes has been a break in the U.S. Dollar (USD) and bullish implications for emerging markets. USD topped on January 13 and broke its uptrend on January 21, with the initial pullback falling from $110 to $106.80. The greenback snapped back to $109.75 on February 3, but failed right at former trendline support. USD closed at $108 on Tuesday and appears to be tracing out a double top. The dollar peak coincided with a peak in Treasury yields across the curve. The Commitment of Traders (COT) data was a big reason we were cautious on the greenback. The iShares Emerging Markets (EEM) bottomed on January 13 and broke its downtrend off the October 7 peak. We have seen a five-day/13-day exponential moving average (EMA) crossover buy signal and a completed small inverse head-and-shoulders formation. Emerging markets are highly, negatively correlated with USD. The iShares China Large-Cap (FXI) bottomed On January 10 and a break over $33.25 will complete a small base. It would be nice if some other global markets came to life.
Analyst Report: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Church & Dwight, founded in 1846, is the leading U.S. producer of baking soda. Headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, the company manufactures and markets personal care, household, and specialty products and has 14 'power brands' that represent over 80% of its revenue. Its brands include Arm & Hammer, Trojan, Oxiclean, Spinbrush, First Response, Nair, Oragel, Xtra, L'il Critters, Vitafusion, Batiste, Waterpik, Flawless, and Zicam. The company has approximately 5,550 employees.
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