XLP - Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

NYSEArca - NYSEArca Delayed Price. Currency in USD
56.71
-0.18 (-0.32%)
At close: 4:00PM EDT

56.83 +0.12 (0.21%)
After hours: 4:52PM EDT

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Previous Close56.89
Open56.86
Bid56.92 x 36900
Ask0.00 x 43500
Day's Range56.60 - 56.86
52 Week Range48.33 - 57.20
Volume18,218,487
Avg. Volume12,811,035
Net Assets10.82B
NAV56.87
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
Yield2.75%
YTD Return12.60%
Beta (3Y Monthly)0.57
Expense Ratio (net)0.13%
Inception Date1998-12-16
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As a result of the changes in the product offerings, now cherry and vanilla flavored Cokes account for about 9% of the dollar volume but bring in 18% of the dollar growth.Earlier this year, the group completed the acquisition of Costa Coffee in the U.K. Wall Street believes that the purchase of the biggest coffee chain in the U.K. could lead to increased diversification away from soda drinks as well as revenues, especially prompted by growth in the Chinese market, where Costa Coffee currently has almost 500 stores.Offering hot beverages for the first time is yet another strategic step for the group as it addresses the shift in consumer taste and purchasing behavior.As you are deciding what may be next for KO stock fundamentally, you may also want to think about whether the global economy or the U.S. may be headed for a slowdown or even a recession.During periods of market volatility or economic downturn, consumer staples tend to be among the last products that consumers remove from their household budgets. In other words, defensive stocks like KO may help your portfolio when the going gets tough in the markets.On the flip side of the coin, despite the recent decline in the stock price, Coca-Cola shares still seem expensive when compared to the five year trading history. In mid-March, the stock also was downgraded from $64 to $50. Therefore, some analysts urge investors to consider KO stock's peers, such as PepsiCo (NYSE:PEP).Nonetheless, over the past decade, the returns of both stocks would have been very similar; in fact KO investors would have been slightly better off than PEP shareholders. Reinvesting the KO Stock DividendIncome investors know that they can compound their returns through reinvesting dividends from high-yielding shares. Despite the question marks regarding future growth at Coca-Cola, its dividends make the shares rather attractive. 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Within a year, I'd expect the shares to trade slightly over $50.If you are an experienced investor in the options market, you may also consider using a covered call strategy with approximately a three-month time horizon. In that case, you may, for example, buy 100 shares of Coca-Cola at a limit price of $46.61 (the closing price on Mar. 27) and, at the same time, sell a KO June 21 2019 $47 call option, which currently trades at $1.15.The $47 option is slightly out-of-the-money, offering some downside protection in case of volatility and a decline in KO stock. This call option would stop trading on Jun. 21, 2019 and expire on Jun. 22. 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Traders are now on an upswing, so consumer stocks are generally lagging.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsBut therein lies the opportunity.This year, the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA:XLP) is up only half as much as the S&P 500. So if the bulls remain in control for the next two weeks, consumer staple stocks will have the opportunity of a catch-up rally.Furthermore, they're worth snatching up because there are tremendous risks that still loom over the global business sentiment. Yes, stocks are rising now but most of the risks that caused the selling last year are still here. Only the threat from a combative U.S. Fed has abated. So if the sellers come back online, then the consumer staple investments will hold up better than the general markets, so they are a safer bet. * 10 Dividend Stock Winners These three consumer stocks stand out in the sector: Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and the Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEARCA:XLP). Here's more about each. Mondelez (MDLZ)Source: Shutterstock Mondelez made news last year as it invested $4 billion into Canopy Growth (NASDAQ:CGC), which quickly became a go-to cannabis stock to own (it had the best balance sheet of them all). So clearly, MDLZ is a company that is not afraid to take risks. And if the hype of the potential revenues from pot-related products and services is actually true, then MDLZ will get a handsome return on its investment.Meanwhile, MDLZ stock has its own reasons for ownership. It is now trading above the zone around $45.50, which has been resistance for years. So now it has solid footing below to attack the all-time highs. About a month ago it almost broke out of them, so it could be reloading to set new highs soon. If the geopolitical headlines comply, MDLZ stock should blaze a new trail soon. As long as it's above $45 per share, this is a real possibility.MDLZ sells at a price-to-earnings ratio of 25, which is in-line with the sector. So even though its management acts like it's a momentum company, the stock is not as frothy as one. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)Source: Shutterstock Johnson & Johnson has been a proven performer for over a century, so the effects of last year's headline over the talcum lawsuits will inevitably fade. This is not to minimize the issue and its effects on those who suffered, but JNJ stock will recover from it. Owning JNJ stock now offers the opportunity to ride the snapback rally. * 7 Dividend Stocks to Buy Today JNJ is not screaming cheap, but the macroeconomic correction from last year and JNJ-specific headlines have shaken the weak hands from the stock. This makes for a strong base going forward. And the sellers will be less likely to panic at the first sign of weakness. Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETFEven though buying the XLP is similar to investing individually in MDLZ or JNJ, doing so diffuses the risks of individual headlines. There are heavyweight tickers in the XLP, but none that would bring down the whole exchange-traded fund. They do, however, trade in unison, so that risk remains.But from here, the XLP chart looks bullish. Even though it is lagging the SPY in its bounce off the December lows, the XLP is setting higher lows and has a breakout neckline just above current levels. 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