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Investors might consider some key investment strategies discussed here to navigate the May-October period more effectively.

Looking for broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.

Simple investment strategies can be effective, particularly in the consumer staples sector, which has performed well over the past three years. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF (XLP) is a well-built fund focusing on conservative retail companies, offering solid diversity and strong core holdings. XLP has delivered total returns of 60.02% over the last 5 years, compared to the S&P 500's 103.3% in the same period.

Investors should remain calm amid market volatility and consider buying during price dips, with 2025 expected to see more turbulence. Kenvue's strong brand portfolio and solid liquidity offer price stability and a 3.59% dividend yield, despite potential headwinds from tariffs and economic slowdown. Altria Group, with its 7% yield and Dividend King status, provides stability and potential upside during economic uncertainty, leveraging its pricing power and recession-proof products.

The market has shifted from tech to defensive stocks, with real estate and consumer staples outperforming due to tariffs and trade wars. US companies with high foreign sales exposure are struggling, while non-US stocks benefit from an international backlash against US tariffs. My buy list is narrowing, focusing on undervalued, high-conviction dividend growth stocks like Blackstone and Alphabet, despite market volatility.

Entering 2025, many investors were facing a very different set of risks. While tariffs have now — justifiably — taken center stage in many market watchers' list of concerns, concentration risk still lingers.

The market is experiencing a sector rotation from consumer discretionary stocks like Starbucks to consumer staples stocks like Kroger. This shift is driven by reactions to President Trump's reindustrialization efforts, tariff uncertainties, and a re-pricing of tech stocks. Investors should consider reallocating their portfolios to include more consumer staples to mitigate risks associated with current market volatility.

We highlight some defensive investment strategies for investors amid the ongoing chaos.

Here, we highlight five safe-haven ETFs that investors should consider adding to their portfolios as trade fears continue to escalate.

With the S&P 500 officially in correction territory and mounting fears that tariffs and trade wars will lead to a nasty economic downturn, it's not too difficult to envision the 10% drawdown turning into a 20% one.