Sector Investing

The energy sector has been an earnings outlier over the last year and is expected to easily outpace other S&P sectors in Q4 as crude and natural gas prices stayed strong. Comparisons get a lot tougher as the year continues, but some analysts remain overweight in the sector.

Index funds are a common choice among long-term investors. Learn more about how to invest in index funds within different sectors and industries in this primer.

Bank earnings kick off Q4 earnings season in a big way tomorrow as four major institutions report. Last quarter, many big banks beat analysts’ expectations, but this year’s economic challenges could pose headwinds for the industry.

Space commercialization may make space tourism a reality. How can investors position their portfolios to take advantage of going orbital?

If you think the stock market is overvalued or undervalued, look beyond broader indices like the S&P 500 Index. Price-to-earnings ratios of different sectors might offer value.

Democrats took both houses of Congress and the White House for the first time since the 2008 elections. How does this affect Wall Street and investors? In the long term, fundamentals still mean the most.

The ongoing competition among streaming services that has been brewing for years turned into a Battle Royale in 2020, with stalwarts and new players locked in an intense fight, but is “subscription fatigue” coming? Here’s the rundown.

By now, most of us know the 2020 narrative about “stay-at-home” stocks and big tech having a great year while airlines, casinos, and hotels slumped. But is there a way investors could’ve identified the potential winners early? A deep dive into long-term societal trends might be key.

Here's a look at the current travel trends in the travel industry during COVID-19 pandemic.

While teen spending is seen by some as "recession-proof," a fresh set of sentiment data from LikeFolio may signal that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to shifts in priorities for teens heading “back to school”.

In 2020, many “coronavirus stocks” emerged as COVID-19 forced drastic changes in how we work and live. With colder weather ahead for much of the United States, it’s worth thinking about which companies and industries may be poised for strong performance or outperformance into 2021 as consumers increasingly hunker down indoors.

As the sports world comes back to prominence after the coronavirus-related shutdown, sports betting stocks have gotten considerable attention. Interested in this sector? Here's a play-by-play for investors.

Consumer mentions of “home renovation” rose 40% year over year during the three-month period beginning in March that coincided with the strictest part of the U.S. shutdown. Home renovation and appliance companies continue to reap the benefits.

Demand for legal marijuana has increased, helping public pot companies. Even sales of CBD—derived from nonpsychoactive hemp—are expected to grow, although many small brands have gone out of business.

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, play, and exercise. From diets, to where we workout, to what we wear while sweating off those pounds, LikeFolio data can help shed light on emerging trends.

The spring months are typically a slower time for Apple products, but this year, sentiment ticked up ahead of what turned out to be a blowout quarter. What sentiments might lie ahead as Apple prepares for its annual keynote?

Electric vehicle sales are poised to shift into a higher gear, and the coronavirus pandemic likely will be a speed bump, not a stop sign.

Markets—and the economy in general—tend to run in cycles, and each phase tends to favor certain sectors. Learn how sector investing can help investors seek specific objectives.

How might COVID-19 impact the at-home fitness industry, according to social mentions and sentiment?

What are the potential long-term impacts from the work-from-home economy according to social mentions and sentiment?

Before COVID-19 captured the nation’s attention, new dining trends—such as meal kits and at-home grocery delivery—were already changing the way we eat. The pandemic may have accelerated the transition.

Here's a look at the current trends and potential opportunities to consider when searching for coffee stocks.

How might COVID-19 impact dollar store sales, according to social mentions and sentiment?

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a seismic shift in the style—and venue—of entertainment, learning, shopping, and working. Here’s how companies are responding.

How might COVID-19 impact the gaming industry, according to social mentions and sentiment?

Gaming isn’t just for fun; it’s becoming a big business as well. If you’re looking for ways to approach potential esports investing opportunities, here are some things to consider.

How might COVID-19 impact the home renovation industry, according to social mentions and sentiment?

How might COVID-19 impact the travel industry, according to social mentions and sentiment?

Love your hobbies? There’s probably a stock for that. Here are a few tips for investing in your passions.

How might interest rate increases and cuts impact long-term investing decisions? Learn strategies long-term investors might consider to help weather volatility.

The fortunes of shipping, rail, and trucking companies could indicate where the global and domestic economies might be headed.

Space may be the final frontier in exploration, but what about for your portfolio? As Virgin Galactic files its IPO, perhaps now’s a good time to review the investing “universe.”

Tariffs have been part of American economic history from the country’s origins. Are tariffs good or bad for investors?

Socially responsible investing is maturing, growing in assets, and moving into new territory. Find out where ESG investing is heading next.

Rare earth metals, used in everyday products such as electronics, automobiles and medical devices, have emerged as a potential weapon in the ongoing trade dispute. Here’s a primer on rare earths, and the stocks and sectors that may be affected.

As trade war fears heat up between the U.S. and some of its major trading partners, some investors may be looking for tariff protection. Here are some things to consider as you aim for a “trade-war-proof” portfolio.

Thinking about investing in beauty stocks? Learn more about this multibillion dollar industry, including recent trends and who some of the major players are.

A well-diversified strategy with wider exposure across the market might seem less thrilling than chasing leaders, but might give investors a better chance to meet goals.

Some economists suggest that robo trading and index funds are making sectors correlate more closely, but recent market action might suggests otherwise.

Learn about cloud computing and its impact on technology and other sectors.

Compare interest rate-sensitive stock sectors that could benefit or suffer at the hands of a Federal Reserve that’s predicted to continue to hike rates.

Investing in different market sectors is a way to diversify your portfolio. Find out which ones may offer the most opportunity for potential growth in 2018.

Learn how retail investors, even those with limited funds, can pursue a diversified portfolio mix using exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Investing in ETFs can provide exposure to a wide variety of markets, sectors, and asset classes.

It’s that time of year again, and the question, as always, is how wide will consumers open their wallets? Spending has been strong.

Your choice of pecan pie over sweet potato might indicate what state your investments call “home.”

Search for investment ideas by using the TD Ameritrade Sectors & Industries tool to pinpoint a trade idea or a stock for your portfolio.

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State of Investing quiz helps answer if you invest in what you know and provides insights into how your personal preferences impact your investing decisions

It’s getting easier than ever for socially conscious investors to monitor companies for their environmental, human rights, and other initiatives.

Sustainable investing is more popular than ever as we celebrate Earth Day 2017. What can investors do to put more “green” into their portfolios?

Sector investing can help align investments to specific objectives. For investors with many years before retirement, focus on traditional growth sectors.

Growth stocks aren’t limited to small-caps. Some large-caps may be poised for growth as well.

The world’s information, and the infrastructure that supports it, is shifting to cloud-based computing and the companies that provide it.

Halloween spending looks to be on the rise, and that could give investors a hint about the key Christmas shopping season and how it might affect retailers’ bo

Discover which segments of technology might deliver higher growth thanks to innovation, new technologies, and an entrepreneurial drive to make life better.

Searching for a stock investment can sometimes feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. Where can investors start?

Will history repeat if a Republican candidate wins the White House—boosting profit potential for the energy, financial, and defense sectors?

Alcohol, tobacco,and gaming stock sectors are called the triumvirate of sin. For investors, it can pay be sinful.

Can you invest in baby boomer buying habits? Research the stock sectors that could rise and fall with boomer purchases; 10,000 turn age 65 every day.

Dig deeper with your research of the industrial economy to uncover the companies that effectively embrace big data and the industrial Internet of things.

Compare interest-rate-sensitive stock sectors that could benefit or suffer at the hands of a Federal Reserve that’s soon to hike rates.

A winning well -thought- out investment plan requires you need to dig deeper to get an edge on the crowd. Here’s a few secondary ways to play big themes.

Climate-conscientious stock-picking that's evolved past volatile solar and wind.