Consumer staples, utilities, healthcare, etc. are considered as defensive sectors since people need them regardless of the state of the economy. Hence allocating a portion of one’s portfolio to these sectors is always a good idea.During volatile market conditions these stocks not only offer some stability to a portfolio but also offer growth with decent dividend yields …
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Thousands of companies operate in the U.S. automotive industry. Only a handful of American automakers exists today making this industry a oligopoly. However the industry is thriving due to the many thousands of suppliers that feed these and other auto makers. These suppliers make everything from tires to oxygen sensors and everything in between. Many of these auto component makers …
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The U.S. allocates more funds for defense expenditure each year than a group of most of other developed countries.Despite the fiscal cliff and any other political theater there is always enough funds available for the Pentagon. The following chart from Peterson Foundation via slate shows the size of U.S. defense budget relative to other countries: Source: There’s Always Money in …
The oil industry is made up of companies operating in various fields. For example, companies specialize in one or many of the following areas: drilling, exploration, project management, transportation, logistics, equipment, information solutions, marketing, refining, etc. Among these areas, the oil well services and equipment providers is one area which offers excellent investment opportunities. This …
One of the sectors that investors may want to consider gaining exposure to is the chemical sector. Some of the reasons for investing in the sector include: Chemicals are present in most of the products we use and consume everyday. They are present in almost any food item we eat. Chemicals are used extensively in …