Consumer Cyclicals

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Definition of 'Consumer Cyclicals'

A category of stocks that rely heavily on the business cycle and economic conditions. Consumer cyclicals include industries such as automotive, housing, entertainment and retail. The category can be further divided into durable and non-durable sections. Durable cyclicals include physical goods such as hardware or vehicles, while non-durables represent items like movies or hotel services.
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Investopedia explains 'Consumer Cyclicals'

The performance of consumer cyclicals is highly related to the state of the economy. They represent goods and services that are not considered necessities, but luxurious purchases. During contractions or recessions, people have less disposable income to spend on consumer cyclicals. When the economy is expanding or booming, the sales of these goods rise as retail and leisure spending increase.
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'Consumer Cyclicals'

  • High Dividends In Consumer Non-Cyclicals

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    ... High Dividends In Consumer Non-Cyclicals. ... These consumer stocks and non-cyclicals
    will not escape drops but could be worth a deeper look. ...

  • A Guide To Investing In Consumer Staples

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/08/consumer-staples.asp
    ... These types of companies have historically been characterized as noncyclical in
    nature as compared to their close relative, the consumer cyclicals sector. ...

  • "But Do They Pay?" - A Look At Non-Cyclicals

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/But-Do-They-Pay---A-Look-at-Non-Cyclicals-CAW-AKO.A-DLX0617.aspx
    Many consumer non-cyclicals don't offer investors the value or payout they need. ...

  • Colgate Shines Through Dark Times

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    ... Break Into Forex In 12 Steps An Exciting, Dull Business Few businesses are more
    yawn-inducing to investors and analysts than the consumer products industry. ...

  • Market Bottom: Are We There Yet?

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    ... strength. These sectors tend to be the financials, consumer cyclicals,
    technology (especially semiconductors) and transportation. ...

  • The Ups And Downs Of Investing In Cyclical Stocks

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/02/102202.asp
    ... For investing in cyclicals, price-to-book multiples are better to use than the P ...
    Tagging along near the end of the cycle are usually consumer companies, such as ...

  • Spending Revival's Winners And Losers

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Spending-Revivals-Winners-And-Losers-ELY-RGR-NLS-BC0325.aspx
    ... The rising tide of consumer spending may be lifting cyclical stocks, but it sure
    isn't lifting the top lines for some companies who are still unable to ...

  • 4 Stages Of The Economic Cycle Slideshow | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/slide-show/4-stages-of-economic-cycle
    ... falling, consumer expectations have bottomed and the yield curve is normal. Sectors
    that have historically profited most in this stage include: Cyclicals and ...

  • 4 Stages Of The Economic Cycle Slideshow | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/slide-show/4-stages-of-economic-cycle/full%20recession.aspx
    ... falling, consumer expectations have bottomed and the yield curve is normal. Sectors
    that have historically profited most in this stage include: Cyclicals and ...

  • 4 Stages Of The Economic Cycle Slideshow | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/slide-show/4-stages-of-economic-cycle/late-recovery.aspx
    ... falling, consumer expectations have bottomed and the yield curve is normal. Sectors
    that have historically profited most in this stage include: Cyclicals and ...

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