Consumers Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
60% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 157 | Existing positions closed: 98
33% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 30 [Q3] → 40 (+10) [Q4]
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,130 [Q3] → 1,163 (+33) [Q4]
2% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 421 | Existing positions reduced: 414
0.1% less ownership
Funds ownership: 82.9% [Q3] → 82.8% (-0.1%) [Q4]
5% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $14.7B [Q3] → $14B (-$695M) [Q4]
43% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $689M | Put options by funds: $1.22B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLP.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 13 articles about XLP published over the past 30 days
Negative
24/7 Wall Street
2 days ago
These 3 Consumer Staples ETFs May Provide Shelter in a Turbulent Market
With the S&P 500 officially in correction territory and mounting fears that tariffs and trade wars will lead to a nasty economic downturn, it's not too difficult to envision the 10% drawdown turning into a 20% one.
Neutral
ETF Trends
3 days ago
Consumer Staples ETFs: Defensive Strength in Uncertain Times
Consumer spending has been a strong point in the economy, but recent headwinds are building. The consumer discretionary sector has felt pressure due to recessionary concerns on top of pricing inflation from potential tariffs.
Positive
Finbold
4 days ago
ChatGPT picks 3 safe haven stocks to buy for 2025
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning has, in many ways, revolutionized the financial markets.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
5 Defensive ETF Strategies to Follow Amid Market Meltdown
We highlight some defensive investment strategies for investors amid the ongoing chaos.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Recession Fears Looming? Secure Your Portfolio With These ETFs
Look at ETFs to safeguard your portfolio as declining consumer confidence, sluggish growth and persistent inflationary pressures increase the likelihood of the U.S. economy slipping into a recession in 2025.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
XLP: I Like Consumer Staples, But I'm Not Buying This ETF
Consumer staples stocks should be well-positioned as the overall economy slows down. I am not a fan of the XLP ETF, however, due to its significant exposure to retail stocks. I am buying individual consumer staples stocks at present valuations, but I'm taking a pass on this particular fund.
Positive
Investopedia
6 days ago
Investors Could Keep Buying Staples Stocks, UBS Analysts Say
Investors who have lately turned to consumer staples as a defense against volatility may do so for a while, UBS analysts said.
Negative
ETF Trends
1 week ago
Shifting Tides in Leadership: Markets Play Defense
Talk about a topsy-turvy market. Tuesday's tariffs sparked more market jitters.
Neutral
Barrons
1 week ago
It's Time to Play Defense. Here Are Safe Havens for Trump's Trade War.
Some sectors of the stock market have fared well amid mounting tariff worries.
Negative
MarketBeat
1 week ago
Consumer Spending Is Slowing—But These Stocks Will Still Thrive
For the first time in nearly two years, the rate of consumer spending in the United States has posted a contraction, signaling a potential weakness wave brewing up for the consumer cyclical names in the stock market and the broader economy. While most investors would just let a piece of data like this fly over their portfolios, the ones that make the big money will realize what's at stake here.
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