Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
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Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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