Financial 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)
251% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 277 | Existing positions closed: 79
59% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 744 | Existing positions reduced: 467
27% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 78 [Q3] → 99 (+21) [Q4]
18% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $31.1B [Q3] → $36.7B (+$5.6B) [Q4]
10% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,574 [Q3] → 1,734 (+160) [Q4]
0.08% less ownership
Funds ownership: 74.0% [Q3] → 73.91% (-0.08%) [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 9 articles about XLF published over the past 30 days
Negative
MarketBeat
3 days ago
Financial Sector: Pullback Opportunity or Warning Sign?
With several major banks kicking off earnings season last Friday, the financial sector is back in focus. After a double-digit correction from 52-week highs, investors are likely wondering whether now is the time to consider buying or if more downside lies ahead.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
ETFs Surge on US Stocks' Best Week Since 2023: What's Next?
U.S. stocks record best week since 2023. Let's see what lies in store for stocks and ETFs.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
What Should Be Your Stance on Bank ETFs Before Earnings Releases?
The health of the banking sector looks moderately sound, apart from some pain points. If the economy can manage the occasional tariff-driven threat, we should see smooth sailing in bank ETFs.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
BKCL:CA: Leveraging Canada's Big 6 In A Possibly Imminent Recession
BKCL:CA is a levered ETF offering a 17.7% yield, enhanced by covered call strategies on Canadian banks, making it a compelling buy for yield-focused investors. Covered call strategies work best in sideways to slightly bullish markets, but can still provide a buffer in falling markets by offsetting some losses. Canadian banks, particularly the Big Six, are resilient with strong capital bases and diversified funding, but face elevated credit risk due to tariffs and potential recession.
Positive
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Financials look good and have held their own well, says Renaissance Macro's Jeff deGraaf
Jeff deGraaf, Renaissance Macro head of technical research, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what he's seeing in sector trends and the technicals.
Negative
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Financials have been crushed because Wall Street now expects a nasty downturn, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market moving moments.
Positive
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
We may be going along the route that there will be no tariffs on banks, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks where he is seeing investing opportunity in this volatile market.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
2 weeks ago
2 ETFs to Buy Hand Over Fist as Trump's “Liberation Day” Nears
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remain a powerful tool for investors, offering diversification, low costs, and flexibility.
Negative
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
Trade Tracker: Malcom Ethridge sells his XLF Position
Malcolm Ethridge, managing partner at Capital Area Planning Group, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to explain why he's getting out of financials.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month 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.
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