He also recommends an ETF for the group, the (XLP), which his fund does not own.
The on-balance volume (OBV) pattern in XLP looks the strongest of any sector other than the utilities.
Chart Analysis: The Sector Select SPDR Consumer Staples ( XLP) closed above the early October highs, line a, on January 25.
The rally in the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) from the March lows has been impressive, as XLP has gained almost 7%.
Chart Analysis : The weekly chart of the Select Sector SPDR Consumer Staples ( XLP) shows the new all-time weekly closing high on Friday.
PowerShares Pharma ( PJP) gained 20.0% in 2011, iShares Dow Jones Utilities ( IDU) was up 18.7%, and SPDR Consumer Staples ( XLP) gained 14.1%.
So obviously, SPDR Utilities ( XLU), SPDR Consumer Staples ( XLP), and SPDR Health Care ( XLV) would be vehicles if someone wanted to somewhat internally diversify.
Among the largest underlying components of XLP, in trading today Kraft Foods ( KFT) is up about 0.3%, and CVS Caremark ( CVS) is lower by about 1%.
So far this year, the Consumer StaplesSelect Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) which mimics the index has been on a tear with a year-to-date and one year performance of 14.6% and 20.3% respectively.
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According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, PG makes up 13.14% of the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (XLP)which is trading lower by about 0.1% on the day Friday.
According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, CL makes up 3.69% of the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF ( AMEX: XLP )which is trading relatively unchanged on the day Friday.
According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, PG makes up 13.94% of the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF ( AMEX: XLP )which is trading lower by about 0.2% on the day Monday.
According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, PG makes up 13.25% of the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF ( AMEX: XLP )which is trading lower by about 1.1% on the day Wednesday.
According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, MJN makes up 1.14% of the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF ( AMEX: XLP )which is trading higher by about 0.1% on the day Thursday.
According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, MO makes up 4.19% of the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF ( AMEX: XLP )which is trading lower by about 0.1% on the day Friday.
According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, KO makes up 12.86% of the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF ( AMEX: XLP )which is trading higher by about 0.2% on the day Monday.
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Among the largest underlying components of XLP, in trading today CVS Caremark Corporation ( NYSE: CVS) is trading flat, Costco Wholesale Corp ( NASD: COST) is down about 0.7%, and Walgreen Co. ( NYSE: WAG) is lower by about 0.5%.
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Among the largest underlying components of XLP, in trading today General Mills Incorporated ( NYSE: GIS) is up about 0.9%, Archer Daniels Midland Company ( NYSE: ADM) is up about 1.2%, and Sysco Corporation ( NYSE: SYY) is relatively unchanged.
Among the largest underlying components of XLP, in trading today PepsiCo Inc. ( NYSE: PEP) is up about 0.1%, Colgate-Palmolive Co. ( NYSE: CL) is up about 0.4%, and Costco Wholesale Corp ( NASD: COST) is higher by about 0.4%.
Among the largest underlying components of XLP, in trading today CVS Caremark Corporation ( NYSE: CVS) is up about 0.3%, Colgate-Palmolive Co. ( NYSE: CL) is up about 0.1%, and Costco Wholesale Corp ( NASD: COST) is lower by about 0.2%.
Among the largest underlying components of XLP, in trading today Kraft Foods, Inc. ( NYSE: KFT) is up about 0.9%, CVS Caremark Corporation ( NYSE: CVS) is up about 2.5%, and Colgate-Palmolive Co. ( NYSE: CL) is up by about 1%.
Among the largest underlying components of XLP, in trading today Wal-Mart Stores Incorporated ( NYSE: WMT) is off about 0.7%, CVS Caremark Corporation ( NYSE: CVS) is down about 0.3%, and Pepsico Incorporated ( NYSE: PEP) is lower by about 0.5%.
Among the largest underlying components of XLP, in trading today Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ( NYSE: WMT) is up about 0.4%, Kraft Foods, Inc. ( NASD: KFT) is off about 0.4%, and Altria Group Inc ( NYSE: MO) is lower by about 1%.
Among the largest underlying components of XLP, in trading today PepsiCo Inc. ( NYSE: PEP) is off about 0.2%, General Mills, Inc. ( NYSE: GIS) is up about 0.2%, and Kraft Foods Group Inc ( NASD: KRFT) is up by about 0.1%.
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Among the largest underlying components of XLP, in trading today CVS Caremark Corporation ( NYSE: CVS) is up about 0.4%, Colgate Palmolive Company ( NYSE: CL) is up about 0.1%, and Costco Wholesale Corporation ( NASD: COST) is lower by about 0.4%.
Among the largest underlying components of XLP, in trading today Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ( NYSE: WMT) is off about 0.1%, Kraft Foods, Inc. ( NASD: KFT) is off about 0.1%, and Altria Group Inc ( NYSE: MO) is up by about 0.2%.
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Among the largest underlying components of XLP, in trading today Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ( NYSE: WMT) is up about 0.9%, Kraft Foods, Inc. ( NYSE: KFT) is down about 1.6%, and CVS Caremark Corporation ( NYSE: CVS) is lower by about 0.2%.
Said another way, the difference between the Consumer Staples Select SPDR (XLP) and the Financial Select SPDR (XLF) is much greater than the difference between RPG and RPV, and the availability of another eight sector choices means the decision is not black or white.
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Investors who followed market leadership sold out of precious metals and energy funds and bought into biotech funds like Fidelity Select Biotech (FBIOX), or more defensive sector funds like SPDR Utilities ( XLU) and SPDR Consumer Staples ( XLP), were paid for staying alert and active.
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