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Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP)
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iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (KXI)
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Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)
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Q: Hi, would this market environment, IE any pending recession or downturn, is the consumer staple sector a good place to allocate some funds, if so can you name any ETF's.
Many thank's James

Read Answer Asked by James on April 03, 2023

Q: Can I please have your top 5 US and Canadian consumer non cyclical stock choices?
Are there any international choices as well?

Thanks so much.

Read Answer Asked by lorraine on July 19, 2022

Q: I'm looking to add a defensive element to my RRSP account and would appreciate a recommendation or two for an income generating consumer's staple ETF.
Also, if holding just one, would you suggest a CAD, US or global fund?
Thanks, Rick

Read Answer Asked by Richard on June 20, 2022

Q: Hi, Can you recommend any consumer defensive stocks or etf’s that are international? Looking to reduce Canadian bias while increasing consumer defensive as per portfolio analytics. Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Lavern on June 15, 2021

Q: Good morning

Looking for an International Consumer Defensive ETF.
Any suggestions would be most welcome.
Sincerely

Mike

Read Answer Asked by Mike on May 03, 2021

Q: How would you suggest getting exposure to consumer discretionary/staples?

Could you please give a good ETF for each sector and a couple good names?

Looking for broad exposure (not just Canada)

Read Answer Asked by Max on April 29, 2021

Q: Hi 5I,
You have recommended that I up my international , consumer defensive , & consumer cyclical exposure. With a 5 year time frame what would be some of your suggestions?
Earl

Read Answer Asked by earl on April 26, 2021

Q: Morning 5i team,
I'm looking for a few suggestions on an ETF that covers consumer staples in the NAM? Some that came to mind were XST and STPL, but they seem to lack US exposure?
Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Phil on August 26, 2020

Q: I just tried Portfolio Analytics and have concluded my portfolio needs some work. I need to increase US and international exposure and I need more weighting in Communication Services, Consumer Defense, Healthcare and Technology. Please recommend US/International stocks for me to consider in these categories for a five year hold. Thank you.

Read Answer Asked by MATHEW on April 21, 2020

Q: Hello,
Portfolio analytics recommends an increase in consumer defensive, but I'm also looking to add to international exposure. Is KXI a good option or should I stick with something like VDC and increase international with a separate ETF? Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Daryl on November 28, 2019

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