Replies to post #38200 on A.I.M. Users Bulletin Board (AIMUSERS)

[OldAIMGuy]

Further to the discussion about Sector ETFs and Funds................

Here's those various ETFs for the Basic Materials sector.

http://stockcharts.com/freecharts/perf.php?XLB,PYZ,FXZ,IYM,BMPSX

Change the time frame to 253 days for a year (X-axis) or 65 days for one quarter. Take a look at the various year-over-year comparisons by sliding the X bar along the bottom.

I should mention that in February of this year the PowerShares component changed its filtering method from a more fundamental approach to the Dorsey Wright "momentum" based filter. This change is not reflected in the data older than February.

Also, you can click on the BAR CHART version and then "Animate" the graphic. This is instructional, too. To Animate it right-click on the graphic and select Animate.

[SFSecurity]

My bad saying construction staples instead of consumer staples.

Remember, another year might provide different results.

Yes, indeed, that is what scares me more than just a bit in trying to do the best I can with selecting ones to start with, knowing that I will be wrong at least half the time.

I confess I see confusion in the market seeing that consumer staples supposed to thrive in a different part of the market cycle than cyclicals and industrials. Any thoughts on this?

Best,

Allen