STI

Below is a chart and table outlining the 2009 year to date performance of the sectors within the S&P 500. The Technology sector has lead the way thus-far and the Financial and Utility sectors have been dragging down the overall index performance coming up on the halfway point of 2009. Along with sector performance we have also provided a table with the best and worst 10 performing stocks within the S&P 500 index so far this year.

It is nice to see that 2 of the top 10 performers in the S&P 500 index (S, FCX) are stocks that we have recommended on multiple occasions on ValueExpectations.com. VE.com recommended Sprint on 11/26/08 AFG Buys, 12/29/08 High Value Score, 3/13/09 10 Most Undervalued and Freeport Mc-Moran on 1/17/09 4 Stocks To Consider, 1/30/09 5 Cheap Stocks, 2/17/09 Digging Deep.

Average Sector Returns (S&P 500 YTD)

Average Sector Returns (S&P 500 YTD)

Best and Worst 10 Performing Companies YTD 2009 (S&P 500)

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