Tag Archives: sector performance
The Impact of Sector Performance through the Years
What can we learn by looking at the historical performance of sectors? Join S&P DJI’s Tim Edwards and Joe Nelesen for a closer look at how the distinct risk/return profiles of individual sectors may influence their performance during different market regimes.
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Analyzing the Impact of Sector Selection
How can a sectoral lens help to define equity markets? S&P DJI’s Tim Edwards and Joe Nelesen take a closer look at sectors’ strategic and tactical applications, as well as how sectors and sub-industry classifications have evolved over time.
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The Sector Effect during U.S. Presidential Election Years
History suggests that sectors have a greater potential to over- and underperform during U.S. presidential election years. Join S&P DJI’s Ed Ware, Anu Ganti and Hamish Preston for a closer look at some of the drivers behind election years’ tendency to offer greater sector outperformance opportunities than non-election years.
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Defensive Dynamics
2022 has been a tumultuous year characterized by reversals, with the S&P 500® down 20% in the first six months of the year and rebounding by 9% in July. In this uncertain environment, seeking defensive exposures via sectors could mitigate portfolio risk, but a nuanced perspective may be required to understand which sectors offer the…
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Sectors and Electors
Markets expect elevated volatility surrounding the U.S. Presidential election, now just six weeks away. The VIX futures curve currently peaks in November, but as long ago as April a close observer could detect expectations of electoral volatility. Increased volatility may create an unusual opportunity for sector allocators. To understand why, we need to remember that…
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