The Next Stop After Sector Investing Is Subsectors
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View from the Observation Deck

  1. Despite all the fears, volatility and crises around the world, the S&P 500 appreciated 9.68% (price-only) in the first seven months of 2012.
  2. All 10 major sectors comprising the S&P 500 were up, as well (see chart).
  3. Within each of the major sectors are subsectors. The S&P 500 has well over 100 subsectors, which are referred to as sub-industries.
  4. Why is now a good time to at least investigate subsectors? In addition to the performance figures shown in the chart, there are now plenty of packaged products that feature them.
  5. Begin your search with Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Unit Investment Trusts (UITs).
Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2012 @ 3:28 PM

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