Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLB

Market cap $5.58B

Overview Fund Activity

91.35 USD

+0.69

0.76%

At close Updated Sep 17, 12:11 PM EDT

1 day

0.76%

5 days

0.79%

1 month

2.06%

3 months

4.69%

6 months

4.93%

Year to date

9.78%

1 year

-2.54%

5 years

36.61%

10 years

112.34%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

38% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 8 [Q1] → 11 (+3) [Q2]

5% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 79 | Existing positions closed: 75

2% less funds holding

Funds holding: 770 [Q1] → 754 (-16) [Q2]

8.45% less ownership

Funds ownership: 93.65% [Q1] → 85.21% (-8.45%) [Q2]

10% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.93B [Q1] → $4.46B (-$472M) [Q2]

18% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 238 | Existing positions reduced: 289

31% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.29B | Put options by funds: $3.33B

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Financial journalist opinion

CNBC Television

Off the Charts: Bull case for materials

'Fast Money' guest trader Katie Stockton talks technical indicators she is following in materials and energy.

Off the Charts: Bull case for materials

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 16, 1998.

Should You Invest in the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?

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Schaeffers Research

‘Dr. Copper?' Not So Fast, Says Signal

Subscribers to Chart of the Week received this commentary on Sunday, July 13.

‘Dr. Copper?' Not So Fast, Says Signal

CNBC Television

Tariffs on precious metals could drive material prices higher, says G Squared's Victoria Greene

Victoria Greene, G Squared Private Wealth CIO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss being bullish on materials and tailwinds she sees for the sector.

Tariffs on precious metals could drive material prices higher, says G Squared's Victoria Greene

XLB: Technicals Turn Weaker, Despite A Softer Greenback (Rating Downgrade)

I am downgrading XLB from buy to hold due to disappointing performance and technical weakness despite stable valuations. XLB's lackluster momentum, high concentration in top holdings, and sensitivity to a potential US dollar rebound increase risk. Valuation remains fair, but the ETF's earnings multiple and growth exposure do not offer compelling value versus the S&P 500.

XLB: Technicals Turn Weaker, Despite A Softer Greenback (Rating Downgrade)

CNBC Television

Final Trade: XLB, MLCO, ZG, AAPL

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

Final Trade: XLB, MLCO, ZG, AAPL

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.

Should You Invest in the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?

CNBC Television

The materials sector is set for a broad breakout, says BTIG's Jonathan Krinsky

Jonathan Krinsky, BTIG chief market technician, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss his bullish call for this small sector to have a big break out.

The materials sector is set for a broad breakout, says BTIG's Jonathan Krinsky

XLB: Materials Dashboard For April

This article provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector, focusing on value, quality, and momentum metrics for industry evaluation. The construction materials industry is undervalued and has a good quality score, while the chemicals industry has the lowest value and quality scores. The price history of Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) shows the sector has sharply underperformed the S&P 500 for 2 years.

XLB: Materials Dashboard For April

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