The consumer staples sector may be a less volatile sector than most, but that does not mean it is immune to market volatility. Buying XLP and shorting PSCC (or PBJ) puts investors in a position to profit no matter which way the sector goes.
If you want to be in a sector ETF, the Consumer Staples Sector is the only place to shop. However, not all ETFs are made the same. Despite the predominance of Attractive-rated stocks in the Consumer Staples Sector, there are still ETFs that investors should be careful to avoid.