Index
Consumer Staples sectorXLP
Tracked by the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP)
Companies selling everyday basics people buy in good times and bad, like groceries, drinks and household goods, such as Costco, Walmart and Procter & Gamble.
Why we track it
Steady everyday demand and the cost of ingredients and shipping move it. It often holds up better than most when investors are nervous.