XRT - SPDR S&P Retail ETF

NYSEArca - NYSEArca Delayed Price. Currency in USD
45.34
+0.52 (+1.16%)
At close: 4:00PM EST
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Previous Close44.82
Open44.93
Bid0.00 x 1300
Ask0.00 x 900
Day's Range44.89 - 45.53
52 Week Range38.10 - 52.96
Volume2,972,853
Avg. Volume6,765,170
Net Assets344.66M
NAV45.36
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
Yield1.40%
YTD Return10.61%
Beta (3Y Monthly)0.97
Expense Ratio (net)0.35%
Inception Date2006-06-19
Trade prices are not sourced from all markets
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So there could be sellers still lurking especially if the general markets correct in the next few days. This is a potentially violent week from several angles. We have almost $200 billion in potential market capitalization that could move from this week's earnings, especially leaders like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). But so far the bulls have prevailed in times of uncertainty in 2019. I expect that to continue as I doubt that all mega-cap stocks will disappoint investors this week. The Starbucks-specific earnings headline has passed for SBUX, so from here it will move with the general markets but inside its own range of prices. So I expect the recent lows to hold and they, too, will be buying opportunities. So to guard against the potential dips, I would start with a partial position just so I can leave room for adding, in case equity markets fade a little. In the long run, SBUX will continue its growth strategy and build upon its cash cow. 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