Materials Select Sector SPDR FundXLB
XLB
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Funds holding %
of 7,433 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
25% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 8 [Q1] → 10 (+2) [Q2]
1% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 76 | Existing positions closed: 75
3% less funds holding
Funds holding: 770 [Q1] → 747 (-23) [Q2]
8.52% less ownership
Funds ownership: 93.65% [Q1] → 85.14% (-8.52%) [Q2]
10% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $4.93B [Q1] → $4.45B (-$476M) [Q2]
17% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 237 | Existing positions reduced: 286
29% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $2.27B | Put options by funds: $3.18B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLB.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about XLB published over the past 30 days
Positive
CNBC Television
6 hours ago
Off the Charts: Bull case for materials
'Fast Money' guest trader Katie Stockton talks technical indicators she is following in materials and energy.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Funds Only Portfolio: Potentially $6,000 Per Month Income
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Negative
Schaeffers Research
1 month ago
‘Dr. Copper?' Not So Fast, Says Signal
Subscribers to Chart of the Week received this commentary on Sunday, July 13.
Positive
CNBC Television
1 month ago
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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
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.
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 month ago
Final Trade: XLB, MLCO, ZG, AAPL
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
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.
Positive
CNBC Television
2 months ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
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.
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