High Correlation Stock Scalps For February 1

High Correlation Stock Scalps For February 1

If the stock market can move sectors and stocks, which sectors and stocks are most likely to move in step with the stock market? Sectors and individual stocks most highly correlated to the overall market can use the S&P 500 SPDR ETF (SPY) as a directional indicator.

The following sectors are most correlated the S&P 500 SPDR ETF (SPY).

XLV Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund
XLE Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund
XLP Consumer Staples Sector SPDR Fund

The following individual stocks are most correlated the S&P 500 SPDR ETF (SPY).

CVX Chevron Corp
MMM 3M Company
HON Honeywell International Inc
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation
EMR Emerson Electric Co
AAPL Apple Inc