4Q17 Sector Ratings Recap
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 fourth quarter of 2017.
Utilities Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst
The Utilities sector ranks ninth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
Telecom Services Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst
The Telecom Services sector ranks seventh out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
Real Estate Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst
The Real Estate sector ranks tenth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
Materials Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst
The Materials sector ranks sixth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
Information Technology Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst
The Information Technology sector ranks third out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
Industrials Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst
The Industrials sector ranks fourth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
Health Care Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst
The Health Care sector ranks eighth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
Financials Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst
The Financials sector ranks second out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
Energy Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst
The Energy sector ranks last out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Unattractive rating.
Consumer Staples Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst
The Consumer Staples sector ranks first out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Attractive rating.
Consumer Discretionary Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst
The Consumer Discretionary sector ranks fifth out of the eleven sectors as detailed in our 4Q17 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
Sector Ratings for ETFs & Mutual Funds: 4Q17
At the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2017, only the Consumer Staples and Financials sectors earn an Attractive-or-better rating.
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How To Avoid the Worst Sector ETFs 3Q17
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How To Find the Best Sector Mutual Funds 3Q17
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How To Find the Best Sector ETFs 3Q17
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Health Care Sector Mutual Funds Enter the Danger Zone
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