Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
56% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 165 | Existing positions closed: 106
24% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 746 | Existing positions reduced: 600
15% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 101 [Q4 2024] → 116 (+15) [Q1 2025]
5% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $36.9B [Q4 2024] → $38.7B (+$1.84B) [Q1 2025]
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,750 [Q4 2024] → 1,762 (+12) [Q1 2025]
0.4% more ownership
Funds ownership: 74.16% [Q4 2024] → 74.55% (+0.4%) [Q1 2025]
29% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $9.6B | Put options by funds: $13.5B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLF.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 17 articles about XLF published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
5 Sector ETFs Set to Power Q2 Earnings Growth
XLY, ITA, VGT, XLF and XLU are positioned to benefit as Q2 earnings growth takes off across key S&P 500 sectors.
Positive
CNBC Television
3 days ago
Upside scenario is becoming base case for Big Banks, says KBW's McGratty
Chris McGratty, KBW, joins 'Fast Money' to talk what to expect out of Big Bank earnings following KBW's upgrades for JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Should You Invest in the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market, the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Financial ETF (XLF) Touches New 52-Week High
XLF hits a new 52-week high, fueled by surging bank stocks and strong capital buffers across financial giants.
Positive
The Street
1 week ago
Why this technical analyst is bullish on regional banks
Jay Woods, Chief Global Strategist for Freedom Capital Markets, explains why he's so high on regional banks.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Banks Lift Payouts Amid Successful Stress Test: ETFs in Focus
Most U.S. banks raised their dividend payouts as top U.S. banks passed the Fed's stress test with strong capital. Play ETFs like KBWB, XLF and VFH.
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 week ago
UBS' Erika Najarian: Banks are in wait-and-see mode
Erika Najarian, UBS large cap bank analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what's on deck for banks in the second half of the year.
Neutral
Schwab Network
1 week ago
CNC Hits 8-Year Low, Big Banks Boost Dividends, STZ Earnings Rally
Centene (CNC) sold off more than 30% at the opening bell after withdrawing full-year guidance. Diane King Hall talks about how the "big, beautiful bill" plays a pivotal role in that downside price action.
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Banks capital-return plans on deck after market close
CNBC's Leslie Picker joins 'Squawk on the Street' with the latest news on the banking sector.
Positive
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Banks rise on regulatory hopes
CNBC's Leslie Picker joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the financial sector seeing a rise is stock amid passing the Fed's stress test.
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