XRT: Fake-Out Or Melt-Up?

Jun. 09, 2023 1:23 PM ETSPDR® S&P Retail ETF (XRT)XRT1 Comment

Summary

  • Retail stocks have seen a major surge this week, particularly benefiting from the movement in small caps.
  • SPDR® S&P Retail ETF topped relative to the S&P 500 in March of 2021.
  • Certain sub-sectors within the retail industry face unique challenges that can impact stock performance.
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The consumer is the absolute king in everything you do. - Freddie Wong.

Retail stocks, covered by SPDR® S&P Retail ETF (NYSEARCA:XRT), have seen a major surge this week, particularly benefiting from the movement in small-caps (


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