Consumers Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
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: 151 | Existing positions closed: 84
20% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 434 | Existing positions reduced: 362
11% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 27 [Q2] → 30 (+3) [Q3]
6% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,053 [Q2] → 1,120 (+67) [Q3]
2% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $13.9B [Q2] → $14.2B (+$262M) [Q3]
8.52% less ownership
Funds ownership: 88.42% [Q2] → 79.9% (-8.52%) [Q3]
30% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.11B | Put options by funds: $1.6B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLP.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about XLP published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
2025 Market Uncertainty? ETFs to Steady Your Portfolio
With escalating geopolitical tensions and unfavorable inflation trends in the U.S., increasing exposure to defensive sectors emerges as a smart investment strategy to navigate the potentially uncertain economic landscape of 2025.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Rate Cuts to Slow Down in 2025? ETFs to Add to Your Portfolio
Rising inflation worries have led to increased market expectations that the Fed will adopt a more cautious approach to its interest rate cuts. Look at ETFs to secure your portfolios.
Negative
Market Watch
3 weeks ago
Here's how much prices of Modelo and Corona beer will have to rise to cover tariffs
Constellation Brands' stock fell as the parent of the Modelo and Corona beer brands could be among the companies most impacted by President-elect Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on imports from Mexico.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Will Trump's Tariffs Fuel Inflation? ETFs in Focus
Donald Trump???s primary campaign promises to impose new tariffs and immigration restrictions could contribute to inflationary pressures in the country.
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 month ago
Market Navigator: Are consumer staples due for a bounce?
Katie Stockton, Fairlead Strategies founder, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss whether consumer staples are due for a bounce.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Breaking Down S&P 500 Returns by Sector Since 2020 Election
The S&P 500 Index has returned nearly 81% since the last presidential election, with a wide disparity between sector performance. The S&P 500's gains since Nov. 3, 2020 reflect an annual return of nearly 16%, an impressive figure.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should You Invest in the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
XLP: Consumer Staples Could Be A Good Addition To A Portfolio
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF is recommended for portfolio stability and long-term steady returns, especially for low-risk tolerance investors. Despite underperforming in a tech-driven bull market, consumer staples are financially sound, with expected 7.5% average earnings growth over the next 3-5 years. XLP offers targeted exposure to high-quality, large-cap companies with strong brand recognition, solid business models, and consistent dividend growth.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
XLP: Weak Growth Profile And Expensive Valuation
XLP offers resilience in economic recessions with a low beta ratio of 0.58, providing better downside protection than the broader market. Despite its stability, XLP has a weak growth profile, with mid- to low-single digit revenue growth expected through 2026. Receding inflation should improve profit margins and lead to higher earnings growth rates of 6.2% and 7.9% in 2025 and 2026.
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 months ago
DoubleLine's Jeff Gundlach on the Fed, Gold and Private Credit
Blurring the lines between conference and festival, this year's Future Proof brought thousands of attendees to the summery shores of Huntington Beach in Los Angeles.
Charts implemented using Lightweight Charts™