Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,390 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
248% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 275 | Existing positions closed: 79
58% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 740 | Existing positions reduced: 467
26% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 77 [Q3] → 97 (+20) [Q4]
10% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,572 [Q3] → 1,727 (+155) [Q4]
1% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $37.2B [Q3] → $36.8B (-$468M) [Q4]
14.52% less ownership
Funds ownership: 88.47% [Q3] → 73.96% (-14.52%) [Q4]
24% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $12.5B | Put options by funds: $16.5B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLF.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 10 articles about XLF published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Deregulation in Banks in Cards? Financial ETFs in Focus
Trump announced Monday that Fed Governor Michelle Bowman would serve as the central bank's new vice chair for supervision. Bowman???s appointment may lift restrictions on lenders.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
2 Low-Cost ETFs That Could Be Good Buys Even Amid Rising Costs and Tariffs
Keeping costs down is imperative, whether you're trying to stay on a budget or are investing for the long haul. Either way, costs can accumulate over time and put you in a much worse financial position.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
XLF: A Sector To Buy On The Dip
XLF is showing relative strength, outperforming broader indices and topping in early March. XLF's strong 2024 performance and attractive valuations suggest a buying opportunity around $46.6-$47, with potential profit-taking at $51-$52. Despite risks, XLF's positive backdrop and relative strength indicate it could continue to perform well if the economy avoids recession.
Neutral
Yahoo Finance
2 weeks ago
The financial sector is doing just fine: Fmr Silcon Valley CEO
0:00 Former Silicon Valley CEO 07:46 Chris Whalen, Whalen Global Advisers Chairman Two years have passed since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which shook the regional banking sector. The financial sector (XLF) recently saw its worst session since the crisis, raising questions about the safety of banks in the current economic climate.
Positive
Schwab Network
2 weeks ago
Financials, Health Care & BRK/B: Investments to Tackle Volatility
Patrick Mueller notes the market's volatile swings seen through tariffs and policy uncertainty under the Trump administration. That doesn't mean there's no room for investors to enter the market.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
XLF: Financials Should Be Avoided During Recession, Like Today
The U.S. banking and financial sector is at risk of a significant downturn if a recession unfolds in early 2025, shocking overconfident investor sentiment. Historical recessions show that bank/insurance equities, particularly those in the Financial Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF, suffer substantial declines during contractions in GDP, on loan/bond write-down fears. Recent economic indicators, including a sudden decline in consumer spending and GDPNow forecasts, suggest a recession is imminent, exacerbated by President Trump policies.
Negative
ETF Trends
3 weeks ago
Shifting Tides in Leadership: Markets Play Defense
Talk about a topsy-turvy market. Tuesday's tariffs sparked more market jitters.
Neutral
CNBC Television
3 weeks ago
KBW CEO Tom Michaud: Yesterday's pullback was likely market looking for profit-taking opportunity
Tom Michaud, KBW CEO, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to break down outlooks on markets, banks, and more.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Should You Invest in the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
4 Best ETF Charts of This Earnings Season
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