5 Sectors to Avoid in 2010

#5 Retail

American consumers have lost one-third their wealth, and almost 1-in-5 is out of work, discouraged from looking for a job or working part time.
Consumer credit lines are shrinking, and the Great American Piggy Bank — the home equity line — disappeared in the Lehman bankruptcy. Not a great
scenario for consumer spending on anything other than necessary items.

So stay away from the famous brands with broken businesses and companies selling what I call adult toys (be good, this is a family publication)
such as boats, motorcycles, jewels, $60 steaks and luxury travel.

Trade: But puts on the SPDR S&P Retail (XRT).

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