The "big 3" of the US indices (Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq) all closed lower today, while smallcaps managed to eke out a small gain. Ā Below is a more in-depth look at recent performance across all asset classes.
Consumer Staples was the worst performing sector today, while the Financials held up the best. Ā The Financial ETF (XLF) is now up more than any sector ETF both month-to-date and year-to-date.
The color coding in the matrix below really allows you to see how well US stocks are performing in 2013 compared to other international markets. Ā The darkest green shading represents the best performers over the various time periods, and US index and sector ETFs are plastered in green. Ā (Speaking of green, Happy St. Patrick's Day!) Ā The only country ETFs that have kept up with the US so far this year are Australia (EWA) and Japan (EWJ). Ā Most other are either up slightly or in the red.
Commodities staged a little comeback this week, but they're still down year to date with the exception of natural gas. Ā Treasury ETFs were all up nicely today, but they're still down month-to-date and year-to-date.
Have a great weekend!
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