This monthly article offers a top-down view of the consumer staples sector based on value, quality, and momentum metrics. It may also help analyze sector ETFs such as the State Street® Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR® ETF (Fred Piard, PhD. is a quantitative analyst and IT professional with over 30 years of experience working in technology. He is the author of three books and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010. Fred runs the investing group Quantitative Risk & Value where ...

Group 1 - The article provides a market analysis focusing on Home Depot Inc, Dollar Tree Inc, and two State Street ETFs, highlighting their performance and market trends [1] Group 2 - Home Depot Inc is analyzed for its position in the consumer discretionary sector, reflecting on sales trends and market share [1] - Dollar Tree Inc is examined for its growth strategies and competitive positioning within the retail sector [1] - The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF are discussed in terms of their investment performance and sector allocations [1]