Consumers Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
XLP

$82.99

0.2%

Market Cap: $17.4B

0

Funds holding %

of 6,686 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

2% less funds holding

Funds holding: 1,062 [Q1] → 1,042 (-20) [Q2]

4.9% less ownership

Funds ownership: 88.21% [Q1] → 83.31% (-4.9%) [Q2]

5% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $13.9B [Q1] → $13.1B (-$755M) [Q2]

7% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 28 [Q1] → 26 (-2) [Q2]

11% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 375 | Existing positions reduced: 421

19% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 83 | Existing positions closed: 103

34% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $620M | Put options by funds: $946M

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Research analyst outlook

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

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 7 articles about XLP published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

ETFs in Focus Amid September's Market Storm Possibilities

The "September Effect" adds to the volatility already present in the market, increasing the need for investors to adopt a cautious approach when maintaining their portfolios.

ETFs in Focus Amid September's Market Storm Possibilities

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Defensive ETFs Shine Amid a Rough Start to September

Defensive sector ETFs achieve new highs amid a dull start to September.

Defensive ETFs Shine Amid a Rough Start to September

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Should You Invest in the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP)?

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

Should You Invest in the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP)?

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More Volatility Ahead? ETF Strategies to Play

August has been a turbulent month for financial markets. Some strategists believe that volatility may continue in the coming days if the U.S. economic data points come in at unstable.

More Volatility Ahead? ETF Strategies to Play

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Playing Defense

When markets correct, it is a good time to revisit which equity market sectors are “defensive” themes. Certain products and services are nondiscretionary in nature that we cannot live without.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Playing Defense

XLP: The Right Time To Consider This

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF is a good defensive investment option in volatile markets, with potential for growth and resilience during economic downturns. The XLP fund holds 38 companies, with top positions in Procter & Gamble, Costco, Walmart, and Coca-Cola, providing diversification within the sector. Comparison with the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF shows XLP has slightly underperformed, but both are solid options for exposure to consumer staples.

XLP: The Right Time To Consider This

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Time to Buy These 4 ETF Areas?

Following a period subjugated by the "Magnificent Seven" mega-cap tech stocks, investors are now looking beyond the big techs.

Time to Buy These 4 ETF Areas?

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ETFs to Secure Your Portfolio Amid Uncertain Market Conditions

With the markets recently experiencing a sharp sell-off which may have dampened investor confidence, increasing bets that the U.S. economy may slip into a recession increases the need to safeguard investor portfolios with defensive bets.

ETFs to Secure Your Portfolio Amid Uncertain Market Conditions

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5 ETF Strategies to Follow Amid the Current Market Turmoil

A defensive investment minimizes risk and protects your portfolio during market downturns. It involves investing in stable, low-volatility stocks that have a history of consistent performance, even during economic downturns.

5 ETF Strategies to Follow Amid the Current Market Turmoil

The Great Rotation: Just Getting Started?

Friday's disappointing jobs report has put a huge damper on economic sentiment for the moment. Goldman Sachs has bumped up the odds of a recession from 10% to 25% over the next 12 months.

The Great Rotation: Just Getting Started?

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