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Consumer Strength Signal Flashing Short-Term Caution Sign
Schaeffers Investment Research·2025-08-20 20:19

Comparing the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) to the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) is a popular way to measure the strength of the consumer. The XLY is a consumer discretionary exchange-traded fund (ETF). Its two biggest holdings by far are Amazon.com (AMZN) and Tesla (TSLA), followed by Home Depot (HD) and Booking Holdings (BKNG), which provides online reservations for travel and restaurants. These companies will thrive only if consumers have enough to spend after thei ...