The worst performing sector as of midday Monday is the Energy sector, showing a 1.1% loss. Within that group, Marathon Oil Corp. (NYSE: MRO) and TechnipFMC plc (NYSE: FTI) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 3.6% and 3.5%, respectively. Among energy ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLE), which is down 0.9% on the day, and down 3.41% year-to-date. Marathon Oil Corp., meanwhile, is down 4.04% year-to-date, and TechnipFMC plc, is down 9.23% year-to-date. Combined, MRO and FTI make up approximately 3.0% of the underlying holdings of XLE.
The next worst performing sector is the Services sector, showing a 0.6% loss. Among large Services stocks, AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) and Signet Jewelers Ltd (NYSE: SIG) are the most notable, showing a loss of 3.5% and 3.2%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Services stocks is the iShares U.S. Consumer Services ETF (IYC), which is down 0.3% in midday trading, and up 2.51% on a year-to-date basis. AutoNation, Inc., meanwhile, is down 1.25% year-to-date, and Signet Jewelers Ltd, is down 21.40% year-to-date. Combined, AN and SIG make up approximately 0.3% of the underlying holdings of IYC.
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Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom:
Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Monday. As you can see, none of the sectors are up on the day, while nine sectors are down.
| Sector | % Change |
|---|---|
| Consumer Products | -0.1% |
| Utilities | -0.2% |
| Industrial | -0.3% |
| Healthcare | -0.4% |
| Financial | -0.4% |
| Technology & Communications | -0.4% |
| Materials | -0.5% |
| Services | -0.6% |
| Energy | -1.1% |
