S&P500 Sectors

The Basic Materials sector is sensitive to changes in the business cycle. As demand for basic materials stems from the construction industry and companies requiring raw materials to then produce their final product, the supply of basic materials weighs heavily on a strong economy. In a growing, expanding economy, investment is made in infrastructure where the […]

The Technology industry has many drivers that are industry specific. As the technology industry is constantly evolving. Market or economic factors impacting technology companies and companies that rely heavily on technology advances could have a major effect on the value of the Fund’s investments. The value of stocks of technology companies and companies that rely heavily

The following gives a Selection of stocks from the Consumer Staples sector of the Standard&Poor 500 Top Companies (S&P500)

Rather obviously, Oil price is the key driving forces behind the success of this sector, with the price of the commodity having a huge impact on the price of this ETF’s components. However there are other influences, such as exploration and production spending by each individual company. World events and macroeconomic conditions have a bearing

Companies in the healthcare sector are subjected to rigorous government regulation regarding the products, which they produce and then have to subsequently test. Furthermore, their profitability can be affected by government restrictions on reimbursement for medical expenses. Companies in this sector rely heavily on obtaining, developing and defending patents for innovative products. The government and