Market correlations explain to us the similarity in performance and behavior by different types of assets.
For investors, correlation comparisons might be between two commodities (NYSEARCA:DBC), two stocks, a stock and a commodity, or even a stock and an index. Should correlations be used to make investment decisions?
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The U.S. stock market has gained five consecutive years and 9 out of the past 10 years. Put another way, an offensive oriented aggressive approach toward stocks has worked like a charm. Is it time for investors to start playing defense?
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The consumers staples sector (NYSEARCA:XLP) is one industry sector for investing in stocks defensively.
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