Discover why individual consumer staples stocks may thrive in a slowing economy while the XLP ETF might not be the best ...

With the S&P 500 officially in correction territory and mounting fears that tariffs and trade wars will lead to a nasty ...

While often thought of as less exciting, consumer staples have shown some strength in 2025 as consumers buckle under ...

President Trump said tariffs on Mexico and Canada will go into effect on March 4. He added that tariffs on China will see a 10% hike then, too. In addition, the President threatened to slap Europe ...

In trading on Wednesday, shares of the The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (Symbol: XLP) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $80.07, changing hands as low as $79.78 per share.

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

Stock in companies that make or sell food, beverages and other household supplies are outperforming the broader market amid ...

Wall Street had a losing February in 2025 due to geopolitical tensions, tariff tantrum and pressure on tech stocks.

If yields keep dropping, bond prices will rise. And if liquidity crunch fears escalate, defensive sectors could shine.

With an expense ratio of 0.08%, the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA:XLP) has 38 holdings, including Costco, Walmart, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Target to name a few.