ETFdb Realtime Rating & Analyst Report for AXSL
AXSL is a passive ETF that seeks to replicate the MSCI All Country World ex USA Consumer Staples Index. The index is a free-float adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the combined equity market performance of the consumer staples sector of developed and emerging markets countries, excluding the U.S.
| ETFdb Category | Expense Ratio | Inception Date | Issuer | Structure | YTD Return * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Staples Equities | 0.48% | 2010-07-13 | iShares | ETF | +1.62% |
* As of 05-22-2012
AXSL Realtime Rating: By Metric
| Metric | Metric Realtime Rating | A+ Metric Rated ETF |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidity | C | XLP |
| Expenses | A- | XLP |
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The first adjacent table gives investors an individual Realtime Rating for AXSL on several different metrics, including liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividend, and concentration of holdings. The "A+ Metric Rated ETF" field, available to ETFdb Pro members, shows the ETF in the Consumer Staples Equities ETFdb Category with the highest Metric Realtime Rating for each individual field.
AXSL Realtime Rating: Overall
The second table shows the overall Realtime Rating for AXSL, as well as the A+ Overall Rated ETF in AXSL's Category. To view information on how the ETFdb Realtime Ratings work, click here.
ETFdb Analyst Report for AXSL
This ETF gives investors a way to play the consumer staples sector while avoiding U.S. equity markets, making it an ideal holding for investors with a bullish sector outlook but doubts about the strength of the U.S. economy. AXSL also has the potential to be an efficient tool in carrying out a...
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