I Predicted This ETF Was a Buy for Passive Income, and It's Already Up 13% in 2026. Is There More Room to Run?
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The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) has surged 13.2% in 2026, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 1.3% gain. The rally is driven by a sector rotation away from expensive growth stocks like Amazon and Microsoft toward value and income-focused stocks. Consumer staples, which was the worst-performing sector in 2025, is now the third-best performer in 2026, offering reliable dividends and stable earnings through economic cycles.
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