Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund
XLB

$94.07

0.71%

Market Cap: $5.43B

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Funds holding %

of 6,728 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

11% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 287 | Existing positions reduced: 258

4.35% more ownership

Funds ownership: 86.1% [Q1] → 90.45% (+4.35%) [Q2]

0% less funds holding

Funds holding: 779 [Q1] → 778 (-1) [Q2]

1% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 89 | Existing positions closed: 90

3% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $5.04B [Q1] → $4.88B (-$156M) [Q2]

14% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $894M | Put options by funds: $1.04B

67% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 15 [Q1] → 5 (-10) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLB.

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Financial journalist opinion

Materials' Quiet Rally Persists, But Sketchy Seasonality On Tap With XLB

S&P 500 Sector Returns show Communication Services and Financials in a dead heat for the top spot, with Materials underperforming YTD. Commodity Prices have been soft lately due to weakness in China, while the US Dollar Index is up YTD, pressuring resource-related equities. XLB ETF offers strategic exposure to the Materials sector, with a strong technical situation and potential for diversification amid geopolitical jitters.

Materials' Quiet Rally Persists, But Sketchy Seasonality On Tap With XLB

XLB ETF: Good Credentials, But Not A Good Buy Now

XLB, a well-established ETF focusing on material stocks in the S&P 500, has underperformed the diversified bellwether this year. We measure XLB's qualities against its closest peer - VAW and feel it is the superior product. Yet, we don't feel XLB would be worth pursuing at this stage.

XLB ETF: Good Credentials, But Not A Good Buy Now

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.

Should You Invest in the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?

Zacks Investment Research

What's in Store for Materials ETFs in Q2 Earnings?

Going into the Q2 earnings season, earnings releases from the sector giants will determine the movement of these funds.

What's in Store for Materials ETFs in Q2 Earnings?

The Motley Fool

4 ETFs That Are Screaming Buys in July

After a prolonged period of relative weakness for value stocks, the stage is set for them to shine. The materials sector has been held back by economic worries that are starting to abate.

4 ETFs That Are Screaming Buys in July

Is the Materials Sector ETF (XLB) Nearing Breakout?

Materials stocks rallied today, ending the week and month on a positive note. The rally pushed the Materials Sector ETF (XLB) up +1.2% for the day.

Is the Materials Sector ETF (XLB) Nearing Breakout?

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.

Should You Invest in the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?

XLB: Fueled By Demands For Green Hydrogen, Copper, And Clean Water

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund has multiple buy signals, including increasing demands for green hydrogen, copper, and clean drinking water. XLB has a competitive expense ratio and noteworthy dividend yield. The fund has outperformed multiple leading competitor funds over the past year. XLB's top holdings, such as Linde, Air Products and Chemicals, and Ecolab, are well-positioned to benefit from the growth in green hydrogen, copper demand, and clean water production.

XLB: Fueled By Demands For Green Hydrogen, Copper, And Clean Water

XLB: Materials Dashboard For May

This article reports on industry metrics in the materials sector. The mining and metals subsector has both value and quality scores slightly above the historical baseline. The construction materials industry has an excellent quality score. Fast Facts on XLB, one of the most concentrated sector ETFs.

XLB: Materials Dashboard For May

Zacks Investment Research

Will Materials ETFs Gain Further as Q1 Earnings Unfold?

Going into the Q1 earnings season, earnings releases from the sector giants will determine the movement of these funds.

Will Materials ETFs Gain Further as Q1 Earnings Unfold?

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