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Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

48.51 USD
+0.71
1.49%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
48.59
+0.08
0.16%
1 day
1.49%
5 days
-2.14%
1 month
-2.08%
3 months
6.24%
6 months
16.92%
Year to date
28.47%
1 year
31.46%
5 years
58.12%
10 years
122.42%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

80% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 182 | Existing positions closed: 101

13% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 604 | Existing positions reduced: 534

8% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 71 [Q2] → 77 (+6) [Q3]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,477 [Q2] → 1,558 (+81) [Q3]

4% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $29.8B [Q2] → $31.1B (+$1.28B) [Q3]

2.77% less ownership

Funds ownership: 76.66% [Q2] → 73.89% (-2.77%) [Q3]

47% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $7.68B | Put options by funds: $14.5B

Research analyst outlook

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

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 9 articles about XLF published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
6 Keys to a Robust ETF Portfolio
Here are the six keys to building a robust and healthy ETF portfolio that could offer capital appreciation as well as downside protection.
6 Keys to a Robust ETF Portfolio
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 days ago
Final Trade: IWM, WFC, XLU, XLF
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Final Trade: IWM, WFC, XLU, XLF
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Can S&P 500 Fall in 2025? ETFs to Rescue You
The 2025 Wall Street outlook is marked by contrasting views. While investment house Stifel expects a bearish year due to economic and inflationary pressures, others remain optimistic.
Can S&P 500 Fall in 2025? ETFs to Rescue You
Positive
Market Watch
1 week ago
This sector ETF briefly beat Big Tech and is up 32% this year. Is it still a buy?
One ETF tracking the financial sector has quietly churned out significant returns this year, making it one of the top-performing sector fund as 2024 comes to a close.
This sector ETF briefly beat Big Tech and is up 32% this year. Is it still a buy?
Neutral
Yahoo Finance
1 week ago
Top banking industry trends headed into 2025: Strategist
Goldman Sachs hosted its GS Financials conference from December 10-11, bringing together banking executives to discuss key industry trends. Goldman Sachs (GS) global investment research managing director & senior analyst Alex Blostein joined Catalysts to share insights from top banking executives.
Top banking industry trends headed into 2025: Strategist
Positive
Schwab Network
1 week ago
Why CFRA Expects Banks to Outperform in 2025
Kenneth Leon with CFRA believes U.S. bank stocks will outperform in the S&P 500 next year. He says revenue and EPS consensus estimates, paired with easing rates, provide "all the ingredients for success.
Why CFRA Expects Banks to Outperform in 2025
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 weeks ago
Top 9 ETFs by November Flows
The nine most-popular ETFs in November by net flows provide a range of exposures as investors look to opportunities in various segments of the market.
Top 9 ETFs by November Flows
Neutral
Forbes
3 weeks ago
3 Mistakes Investors Make Trading Bank Stocks
Bank stocks were one group that soared under President Trump's first time in office. Investing in bank stocks can be a lucrative opportunity, but it also comes with its share of common mistakes.
3 Mistakes Investors Make Trading Bank Stocks
Positive
CNBC Television
3 weeks ago
Financial sector 'interesting' as economy begins to hum again, says Alger's Ankur Crawford
Ankur Crawford, Alger executive VP and portfolio manager, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss why Crawford is focused on the financials sector, if the pick up in capital markets has already been priced in, and much more.
Financial sector 'interesting' as economy begins to hum again, says Alger's Ankur Crawford
Positive
CNBC Television
1 month ago
Financials lead Trump trade, 'not directly impacted by tariffs', says RBC's Lori Calvasina
The 'Fast Money' traders talk the impact of Trump's reelection on the financial sector.
Financials lead Trump trade, 'not directly impacted by tariffs', says RBC's Lori Calvasina
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