At the beginning of each quarter, we rank each sector from best to worst with our Sector Ratings Report. The following is our analysis of each sector for the first quarter of 2024.
The Utilities sector ranks ninth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q24 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
The Telecom Services sector ranks eleventh out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q24 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Unattractive rating.
The Technology sector ranks eighth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q24 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
The Real Estate sector ranks tenth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q24 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
The Industrials sector ranks fifth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q24 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
The Healthcare sector ranks fourth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q24 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
The Financials sector ranks third out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q24 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
The Energy sector ranks first out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q24 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Attractive rating.
The Consumer Non-cyclicals sector ranks second out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q24 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
The Consumer Cyclicals sector ranks seventh out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q24 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
The Basic Materials sector ranks sixth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q24 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
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