A Potent ETF Combo for Two Barometers of Economic Health March 16, 2021 The retail and transportation sectors can be bellwethers of economic health. Right now, both sectors are performing well, which makes for a potent two-punch ETF combination in the When the economy is thriving, retail consumers are more apt to open their wallets. Likewise, the transportation sector is literally on the move, carrying purchased goods from retailer to consumer. Using the S&P 500 indexes in both respective sectors, it’s clear to see both have been trending higher the past year. Transportation is up almost 70%, while retail is up 54%. “Both help us understand investor expectations of the economy reopening and therefore help us understand if we are in a risk on/off environment,” a See It Market article noted.