Consequently, ETF investors may look to the iShares Transportation Average ETF (NYSEArca: IYT) and the SPDR S&P Transportation ETF (NYSEArca: XTN), which both include heavy tilts towards logistics, freight and trucking industries.
Lastly, the broad materials sector could also benefit from the increased demand for finished goods and greater business activity to rebuild the region. According to a recent survey conducted by the Institute of Supply Management, members of the Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committees expect a n potential short supply of a number of products like fuel, plastic resins, chemicals, electronic components and building materials, among others.
Consequently, ETF investors interested in gaining exposure to the construction boom have a number of options available, like the Materials Select Sector SPDR (NYSEArca: XLB), Vanguard Materials ETF (NYSEArca: VAW) and Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF (NYSEArca: FMAT). These broad sector picks cover areas like chemicals, containers & packaging, metals & mining and construction materials.
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