Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLY

Market cap $24.3B

Overview Fund Activity

240.04 USD

+1.41

0.59%

At close Updated Sep 15, 2:45 PM EDT

1 day

0.59%

5 days

1.78%

1 month

4.8%

3 months

12.16%

6 months

21.84%

Year to date

8.42%

1 year

24.92%

5 years

61.28%

10 years

216.22%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

37% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 136 | Existing positions closed: 99

17% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $15.8B [Q1] → $18.4B (+$2.64B) [Q2]

5.42% more ownership

Funds ownership: 78.76% [Q1] → 84.18% (+5.42%) [Q2]

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,206 [Q1] → 1,218 (+12) [Q2]

9% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 34 [Q1] → 31 (-3) [Q2]

21% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 374 | Existing positions reduced: 474

41% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.51B | Put options by funds: $2.55B

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about XLY published over the past 30 days

The Great Disconnect: AI Stocks Soar While The Economy Stalls

AI is fueling massive stock gains, but the real economy tells a different story. Can productivity gains catch up before the next downturn hits? Investors need to know where the real opportunities — and risks — lie.

The Great Disconnect: AI Stocks Soar While The Economy Stalls

Return of the ETFs: 3 Names That Could Keep Outperforming

No investor can go wrong by investing in the broader S&P 500 index each month, as over the long term, their capital will grow in line with the average economic growth of the United States. However, safety and low volatility come with a tradeoff, which is the opportunity for higher growth that is lost through this broad diversification.

Return of the ETFs: 3 Names That Could Keep Outperforming

Peak Humans: The Megatrend No One Is Talking About (Yet)

Global population is set to peak and decline by the 2050s-2080s, driven by irreversible fertility trends, impacting economies worldwide. Slowing and shrinking populations will lead to stagnating consumption, labor market mismatches, and reduced innovation, mirroring Japan and China's economic patterns. In a low-growth, low-inflation world, growth stocks and high-quality dividend payers—especially REITs—should outperform as capital chases scarce opportunities for growth and yield.

Peak Humans: The Megatrend No One Is Talking About (Yet)

XLY: Don't Expect Consumer Spending To Notably Recover Until 2026

XLY has underperformed the S&P 500 in 2025 due to economic uncertainty, high concentration in Amazon and Tesla, and sector-specific headwinds. While Amazon could rebound and McDonald's is relatively resilient, laggards like Starbucks, Nike, and Home Depot weigh on XLY's outlook. XLY's high volatility, concentrated top holdings, and lower tech exposure make it riskier than VOO, which is more diversified and tech-heavy.

XLY: Don't Expect Consumer Spending To Notably Recover Until 2026

Schaeffers Research

Consumer Strength Signal Flashing Short-Term Caution Sign

Comparing the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) to the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) is a popular way to measure the strength of the consumer.

Consumer Strength Signal Flashing Short-Term Caution Sign

XLY: An ETF That Tracks Consumer Strength And Weakness

The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR is one of the 11 S&P 500 sector SPDRs, tracking the consumer discretionary sector. XLY includes companies in the leisure, media, and travel industries, among others. This is one of two consumer sectors in the S&P 500, but they are quite different.

XLY: An ETF That Tracks Consumer Strength And Weakness

Zacks Investment Research

5 ETFs to Benefit if Fed Cuts Rate in September

With rate cut odds climbing, ETFs like VNQ, XLU, XLY, IWM and GLD look likely to gain from a Fed move.

5 ETFs to Benefit if Fed Cuts Rate in September

Energy Sector Breaks; Gold Goes Sideways

While some sectors like tech and consumer discretionary are rallying sharply today, energy is going in the opposite direction with a decline of 1%. XLE recently made a triple top just below resistance from the Q1 highs, broke below the bottom of its uptrend channel, and now it's back below its 50-day moving average.

Energy Sector Breaks; Gold Goes Sideways

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY)?

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

Should You Invest in the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY)?

Zacks Investment Research

Strong Start to Q2 Earnings Season: 4 Sector ETFs to Play

With nearly 40% of S&P 500 companies having reported their Q2 earnings, the overall picture is one of continued strength and steady improvement. Sector ETFs like VFH, XLK, XLY and ITA are in sweet spots.

Strong Start to Q2 Earnings Season: 4 Sector ETFs to Play

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