Materials 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)
0.24% more ownership
Funds ownership: 93.35% [Q4 2024] → 93.59% (+0.24%) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 8 [Q4 2024] → 8 (+0) [Q1 2025]
5% less funds holding
Funds holding: 804 [Q4 2024] → 767 (-37) [Q1 2025]
8% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $5.35B [Q4 2024] → $4.93B (-$429M) [Q1 2025]
12% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 249 | Existing positions reduced: 284
17% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 84 | Existing positions closed: 101
34% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $2.13B | Put options by funds: $3.22B
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
13 hours 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 week 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 week 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Should You Invest in the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?
The Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) was launched on 12/16/1998, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
XLB: Materials Are Outperforming, But There Are Better Defensive Plays
XLB has outperformed the broad market YTD, driven by relatively strong returns in the Chemicals and Metals & Mining industries. Its valuation remains attractive, with lower P/E and P/B ratios than the S&P 500. Risks include; concentration in one business, Chemicals, and the cyclical nature of Metals & Mining, making a Materials bias unwarranted.
Neutral
CNBC Television
3 months ago
Calls of the Day: Adobe, Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta, Salesforce, PG&E and the XLB
The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.
Neutral
CNBC
5 months ago
Investors can find opportunity in a trade war, advisor says
More Fed officials warn tariffs will cause price hikes, hitting consumers. VettaFi's Todd Rosenbluth warns investors are not prepared.
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