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At Close: Jul 31, 2026
Stagflation Scare? ETFs May Help Protect Your Portfolio
11:51am, Tuesday, 24'th Mar 2026
Are stagflation risks returning as oil-driven inflation rises amid Middle East tensions? Here's how ETFs can help defend portfolios.
Middle East Turmoil and U.S. Debt Surge: ETFs in Focus
10:50am, Monday, 16'th Mar 2026
With U.S. budget deficits and already elevated debt, the ongoing Middle East war could worsen the fiscal outlook, making defensive ETF strategies worth considering for stability.
Health care and industrials are the sectors to put money to work: Crossmark's Victoria Fernandez
06:50pm, Monday, 09'th Mar 2026
Victoria Fernandez, Crossmark Global Investments, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the recent price action in oil, the strength in tech stocks and more.
The "Cockroach" Portfolio: Why This 5-ETF Strategy Is Every Retiree’s Best Defense Against a 2026 Recession
09:33am, Monday, 09'th Mar 2026
Talk of a recession is once again dominating the headlines. The latest job report has just been released, showing a weaker than expected February print. Payrolls declined by 92,000 jobs and the unempl
7 High-Yield CEFs That Have Never Cut The Distribution In 10 Years Plus
10:05am, Sunday, 08'th Mar 2026
Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund and six other CEFs have never cut distributions since inception, providing reliable monthly income for compounding portfolios. PIMCO funds PDI and PCN, along wi
Do More for Your Core: A Tactical Roadmap for Sector Investing
11:48am, Thursday, 26'th Feb 2026
Sector investing — it's a typical strategy for advisors if their clients are looking beyond broad market exposure by targeting a specific sector. The concept is fairly straightforward, but implement
XLV is A $41 Billion Defensive Healthcare Play That Looks Good Until You Compare To The S&P 500
05:32am, Wednesday, 18'th Feb 2026
Healthcare isn't going anywhere. An aging population, chronic disease management, and breakthrough treatments ensure this sector remains essential regardless of market conditions.
Should You Invest in the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF ETF (XLV)?
07:20am, Tuesday, 17'th Feb 2026
The State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF ETF (XLV) was launched on December 16, 1998, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Healthcare - Br
Sector Alert: 4 Healthcare ETFs Poised for Explosive Growth Now
09:15am, Wednesday, 11'th Feb 2026
Over the past three years, healthcare has been among the worst-performing sectors. 2026's market rotation away from tech is bringing new life to more defensive areas of the market.
Energy Leads S&P Sectors in January
02:38pm, Tuesday, 03'rd Feb 2026
Three of the smallest sectors in the S&P 500 delivered the index's strongest performance in January, while the two largest sectors weighed on returns. The broad market index gained modest ground last
U.S. Consumer Confidence Slumps to Decade Low: ETF Areas to Play
12:00pm, Monday, 02'nd Feb 2026
U.S. consumer confidence hits a decade low. Defensive, quality & dividend ETFs like XLP, XLV, XLU, SPHQ & VYM may offer shelter.
2 Hot Sector ETFs Worth Buying in 2026
12:16pm, Thursday, 29'th Jan 2026
Index investors and so-called Bogleheads (those who love the Vanguard ETFs) may not be all too fond of the sector ETFs, especially when you consider that simply buying the S&P 500 covers most of one's
3 Healthcare ETFs to Buy as Flat Medicare Rate Proposal Hits Insurers
03:55pm, Tuesday, 27'th Jan 2026
Flat Medicare Advantage rate hikes hit insurers hard, but diversified healthcare ETFs may help investors weather the policy shock.
BBH: Mature Biotech Exposure, But Limited Growth Ahead
04:26pm, Wednesday, 21'st Jan 2026
BBH: Mature Biotech Exposure, But Limited Growth Ahead
XLV Vs. BME: Total Return Or Income, Which Healthcare Strategy Wins?
12:39pm, Wednesday, 14'th Jan 2026
The Health Care sector, lagging in recent years, is positioned for mean reversion and potential outperformance in 2026. XLV offers low-cost, passive exposure to large-cap Health Care, with a 1.4-1.8%
