Consumer staples refer to everyday products that people need. The sector typically performs well during market downturns. Here we’ll look at the best consumer staples ETFs. // TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro - Why Consumer Staples? 01:21 - XLP 01:43 - VDC 02:09 - FSTA 02:29 - KXI 03:01 - RHS // SUMMARY: The Consumer Staples sector tracks companies whose primary businesses are based around food and beverages, hygiene products, household items, etc. – things that people need on an everyday basis. Think Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, General Mills, Johnson & Johnson, etc. Demand for products in this sector remains relatively constant and is non-cyclical, and consumers are usually unable or unwilling to stop buying these products. Demand for some staples even increases during recessions. Consequently, revenues for these companies are relatively steady even during market turmoil. As a result, this sector is typically more insulated than others during market downturns. As such, they are considered “defensive” stocks. These stocks are also less volatile than the market as a whole, and have a comparatively low correlation to the market of roughly 0.60, offering a potential diversification benefit and volatility reduction from overweighting Consumer Staples in one’s investment portfolio. Dividends from Consumer Staples stocks also tend to be healthy and steady, making them attractive to dividend investors. Consumer Staples are an attractive sector for those seeking steady growth, healthy dividends, and low volatility. Read the blog post here: https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/best-consumer-staples-etfs/ #investing #etfs #consumerstaples #stocks #stockmarket // INVEST ► M1 Finance: https://optimizedportfolio.com/go/m1 ► My comprehensive review of M1 Finance: https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/m1-finance-review/ ► Get my dividend portfolio: https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/m1-finance-dividend-pie/ ► Lazy Portfolios: https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/lazy-portfolios/ ► Beginners’ reference guide (updated regularly): https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/beginners-start-here/ ► Webull (for stock traders; get 2 free stocks): https://act.webull.com/kol-us/share.html?hl=en&inviteCode=iKJHc5TS9HSe // SOCIAL ► Website: https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/optimizedportfolio ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optimizedportfolio/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimizedportfolio/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptimizedPort ► Support my channel by shopping on Amazon (free for you): https://amzn.to/2TLCgCc I appreciate all the support! Disclaimer: This is not financial advice, investing advice, or tax advice. The information presented is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Investment products discussed are for illustrative purposes only. It is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or otherwise transact in any of the products mentioned. I always attempt to ensure the accuracy of information presented but that accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Do your own due diligence. All investing involves risk, including the risk of losing the money you invest. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Opinions are my own and do not represent those of other parties mentioned. Read my lengthier disclaimer here: https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/terms/ Disclosure: Some of the links above are referral links. At no additional cost to you, if you choose to make a purchase or sign up for a service after clicking through those links, I may receive a small commission. This allows me to continue producing high-quality content on this channel and pays for the occasional cup of coffee. I have first-hand experience with every product or service I recommend, and I recommend them because I genuinely believe they are useful.