Why Is This the Best Time to Bet on Consumer Staples ETFs?

As the U.S. government shutdown deepens economic uncertainty, investors may turn to consumer staples ETFs like XLP, FTXG and PBJ for stability.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 8, 2025

FTXG: Faulty Screening Process Hurts This Pricey Food And Beverage ETF

FTXG holds 30 U.S. Food & Beverage stocks selected for their size, profitability, and momentum characteristics. Its expense ratio is 0.60% and the ETF has $28 million in assets. FTXG's Index applies the same screens as Indexes tracking completely different industries, including banks, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors. As such, these screens don't always make sense. My analysis reveals FTXG scores below average on the quality and momentum factors compared to peers like PBJ, PSL, RSPS, and XLP.

Seeking Alpha • May 27, 2025

5 ETFs Withstanding the Biggest Market Drop Since 2020

The major U.S. indices log their biggest one-day slide in five years. Here are five ETFs that succeeded in withstanding the turmoil.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 4, 2025

ETFs & Stocks to Gift Your Valentine This Year

Total spending would be $27.5 billion this year on Valentine's Day, per NRF. The amount is up from last year's $25.8 billion.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 14, 2025

ETFs to Tap Rising Grocery Prices

Despite easing inflation, consumers continue to see higher prices for groceries. Investors seeking to take advantage of the increased price of groceries should consider these ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 14, 2024

Fed Cuts Rates by 50 Basis Points: Sector ETFs to Play

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut in four years.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 19, 2024

Economic Slowdown Ahead? Sector ETFs to Play

Wall Street has seen a somber start to September.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 9, 2024

Safe Sector ETFs to Play as Economic Worries Flare Up?

Downbeat manufacturing data flared up U.S. economic concerns. This opened up opportunities for safe sector ETF investing.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 5, 2024

ETFs in Focus Post Disappointing Retail Sales Data

After disappointing retail sales data in May, look into ETFs to navigate the uncertain landscape better.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 20, 2024

5 ETF Areas to Play for Easter

These ETF investing areas should see an uptick in business this Easter.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 28, 2024