This monthly article series provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector based on metrics focusing on value, quality, and momentum. It may also help analyze sector ETFs such as Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (Fred runs the investing group Quantitative Risk & Value where he shares a portfolio invested in quality dividend stocks, and companies at the forefront of tech innovation. Fred also supplies market risk indicators, a real estate strategy, a bond strategy, and an income strategy in closed-end ...