Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
25% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 127 | Existing positions closed: 102
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 790 [Q3] → 801 (+11) [Q4]
9% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 269 | Existing positions reduced: 247
1% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $5.28B [Q3] → $5.35B (+$72M) [Q4]
1.74% less ownership
Funds ownership: 95.0% [Q3] → 93.26% (-1.74%) [Q4]
11% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 9 [Q3] → 8 (-1) [Q4]
24% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $744M | Put options by funds: $981M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLB.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about XLB published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 hours ago
XLB: Materials Dashboard For April
This article provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector, focusing on value, quality, and momentum metrics for industry evaluation. The construction materials industry is undervalued and has a good quality score, while the chemicals industry has the lowest value and quality scores. The price history of Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) shows the sector has sharply underperformed the S&P 500 for 2 years.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Should You Invest in the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?
The Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) was launched on 12/16/1998, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
XLB: Materials Are Outperforming, But There Are Better Defensive Plays
XLB has outperformed the broad market YTD, driven by relatively strong returns in the Chemicals and Metals & Mining industries. Its valuation remains attractive, with lower P/E and P/B ratios than the S&P 500. Risks include; concentration in one business, Chemicals, and the cyclical nature of Metals & Mining, making a Materials bias unwarranted.
Neutral
CNBC Television
4 weeks ago
Calls of the Day: Adobe, Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta, Salesforce, PG&E and the XLB
The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.
Neutral
CNBC
2 months ago
Investors can find opportunity in a trade war, advisor says
More Fed officials warn tariffs will cause price hikes, hitting consumers. VettaFi's Todd Rosenbluth warns investors are not prepared.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should You Invest in the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?
Launched on 12/16/1998, the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market.
Neutral
CNBC Television
3 months ago
Final Trades: Applied Materials, Coupang, Starbucks and the XLB
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
Negative
Market Watch
3 months ago
Materials are the worst performer in the S&P 500 this year. What 2025 holds for this beaten-down sector.
There might be a bullish story underway for materials stocks in 2025 — but watch out for this wild card.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Should You Invest in the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
XLB Vs. VAW And RSPM: 3 Materials Sector Funds, One Is Clear Winner
The materials sector is essential but underrepresented in the S&P 500; a 5%-10% exposure is recommended for a diversified portfolio. We will discuss the largest material sector fund, XLB, as well as other equally compelling materials sector funds such as VAW and RSPM. We will also compare the performance and other attributes of the three funds to determine which may be the best investment over the long term.
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