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Posted by
Two Blokes May 27 -
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After a 16-year-long bull market that saw the S&P 500 rise from 676 to the current 5,802, it might be time to start thinking defensive. Broad consumer staple ETFs like XLP demand similar valuations to the S&P 500, making them more vulnerable to market downturns. The sector's companies face new challenges: eroding brand equity, competition from private labels, inflation-hit consumers, and low dividend yields compared to Treasuries.
