ETF Investing: A low-volatility straggler gets an upgrade as defensive sectors look more attractive

The defensive utilities and consumer staples sectors could provide protection to stock-market investors wary of rising bond yields and the return of inflation that has been lacking since the 2008 financial crisis......»»

The recent shift in stock-market leadership was to cyclical stocks from defensive sectors, not to value......»»

At a time when the broader market is showing extreme volatility, investors may want to consider buying Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) as it offers "better de .....»»

Defensive sectors and the related exchange traded funds have recently been strutting their stuff. Over the past six months, the previously downtrodden consumer staples sector is easily outpacing the broader market. read more.....»»

These are the sectors where earnings are growing fastest, writes Howard Gold......»»

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Several investors have made massive returns by investing in energy securities. The energy sector, however, is known to be volatile. One can reduce this volatility a.....»»

Shares of Affirm Holdings Inc. are up 2% in premarket trading Friday after Seaport Global analyst Chris Brendler upgraded the stock to buy from neutral and set an $80 price target. He sees the stock as more attractive following a 34% s.....»»

Comcast Corp. "possesses a notable COVID-recovery component with its stores, parks, and theatrical business," which could help its stock even as defensive cable names have lagged recently, according to Raymond James analyst Fr.....»»

In March, the U.S. ISM Purchasing Managers Index — an economic litmus test for the manufacturing and service sectors — hit its highest point in more than 35 years. Optimism is on the rise, and the race for skilled talent is back in full swing......»»

"Mechanically, the bitcoin price would have to rise [to] $130,000, to match the total private sector investment in gold," JPMorgan said. A visual representation of.....»»

As the second quarter kicks off, CNBC host Jim Cramer has cautioned against investing in tech and healthcare stocks. read more.....»»

MKM Partners analyst Rohit Kulkarni upgraded shares of Peloton Interactive Inc. to buy from neutral Monday, writing that the stock looks attractive after a selloff that pus.....»»

Obviously, this level of volatility is highly unusual.....»»

Exchange-traded funds exposed to utilities outperformed on Friday as investors fled stocks and other risky assets. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund was up 0.5%, one of the only ETFs tracking the 11 sectors of the S&P 500 to be above water. Inv.....»»

Exchange traded funds used to be tied to higher volatility and even fraud. It’s worth remembering their advantages......»»

Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Andrew Harmstone advises investors to keep their portoflio risk level low and maintain a defensive position while looking for opportunities to add value in an environment of "extremely high" volatility......»»

InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips In short, consider MMM stock a safe harbor with the potential to move high.....»»

Volatility amid the COVID-19 pandemic has proven attractive to traders......»»