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We're living in the material world, which is why I like this ETF long term, writes technical analyst Bruce Kamich, who says the Material Select Sector SPDR Fund offers a compelling chart when viewed over a long time period....XLB
The S&P Materials sector closed this trading week in green at +3.09%, one of the top gainers for the five-day period
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Materials stocks cover a wide range of companies that do everything from the mining of gold, iron ore, and other precious metals, to the manufacturing of fertilizers, plastics, and other components.
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