Cyclical stocks — which tend to perform
well during economic expansion — including consumer discretionary and financials, are outperforming the broader market so far this year.
Not exact matches
The pace of
economic growth picked up to about 2.5 % in 2017, modestly
better than its 2.1 % average rate
during this
expansion.
Consumer cyclical funds seek capital appreciation by investing in equity securities of U.S. or non-U.S. companies that provide consumer products or services that tend to sell
well during periods of
economic expansion (automobiles, airlines,...
Consumer cyclical funds seek capital appreciation by investing in equity securities of U.S. or non-U.S. companies that provide consumer products or services that tend to sell
well during periods of
economic expansion (automobiles, airlines, furniture, hotels, etc.).
Thus, factors that perform
well during periods of
economic expansion could potentially outperform when inventories are falling.
Adjust portfolios over
economic and market cycles One of the
best times to own high - yield bonds is
during the
expansion phase of an
economic cycle, when financial measures are increasing along with consumer confidence.
Alternatively, areas with
good schools are easier to attract renters
during economic expansions and recessions.