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State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF

58.10 USD
-0.46
0.79%
At close Updated Sep 4, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
58.12
+0.02
0.03%
1 day
-0.79%
5 days
0.41%
1 month
0.38%
3 months
11.32%
6 months
12.82%
Year to date
5.77%
1 year
7.47%
5 years
53.54%
10 years
169.86%

News

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Neutral
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Sentiment 3-Months
Positive 47.8%
Neutral 44.8%
Negative 7.5%
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
ETF Asset Flow of August: S&P 500 Tops
August ETF flows highlighted strong investor demand for S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, short-term Treasury, gold and bitcoin ETFs, while some major funds saw outflows.
ETF Asset Flow of August: S&P 500 Tops
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
U.S. Strikes Raise Hormuz Risks: ETF Areas to Win/Lose
U.S.-Iran tensions are lifting oil prices and could reshape the outlook for energy, defense, gold and rate-sensitive ETFs.
U.S. Strikes Raise Hormuz Risks: ETF Areas to Win/Lose
Neutral
The Motley Fool
9 days ago
XLF vs. KRE: Which State Street Financial Sector ETF Is the Better Buy
The State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) charges a significantly lower expense ratio than the State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE). KRE provides exposure to 158 regional banks, whereas XLF focuses on 76 large-cap financial firms.
XLF vs. KRE: Which State Street Financial Sector ETF Is the Better Buy
Neutral
The Motley Fool
11 days ago
XLF vs IYF: Which Financial Sector ETF Offers Better Value?
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio than iShares U.S. Financials ETF. iShares U.S. Financials ETF provides broader diversification with 141 holdings compared to the 76 positions in the State Street fund.
XLF vs IYF: Which Financial Sector ETF Offers Better Value?
Neutral
The Motley Fool
13 days ago
FNCL vs. FTXO: Which Financial Sector ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?
The Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF (FNCL) charges a rock-bottom expense ratio of 0.08%, versus 0.60% for the First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO). FTXO focuses exclusively on the banking industry, while FNCL spreads its bets across the broader financial sector -- including insurers, asset managers, and payment companies.
FNCL vs. FTXO: Which Financial Sector ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
15 days ago
XLF: Why Fund Managers Loaded Up On Financial Stocks In Q2
Fund managers rotated out of tech and into financials in Q2 2026, despite XLF's middling year-to-date performance. Rising interest rates favored banks and insurers, while REITs and tech stocks faced net selling due to rate sensitivity and AI trade volatility. International financials, especially emerging market banks and FinTechs like Nu Holdings and Credicorp, saw strong fund inflows for their growth and valuation in Q2.
XLF: Why Fund Managers Loaded Up On Financial Stocks In Q2
Positive
The Motley Fool
17 days ago
Is a Financial Sector ETF a Better Buy Than Picking the Stocks Yourself?
Owning ETFs helps limit risk while still allowing investors to participate in the upside of a stock. The XLF ETF is a popular ETF for tracking the performance of the financial sector.
Is a Financial Sector ETF a Better Buy Than Picking the Stocks Yourself?
Positive
The Motley Fool
17 days ago
XLF vs EUFN: Is a U.S. Financials ETF Superior to a Europe-Focused Fund?
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF carries a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.08% compared to 0.49% for iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF. iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF offers a higher dividend yield of 3.9% and has delivered a stronger 1-year total return of 29.4%.
XLF vs EUFN: Is a U.S. Financials ETF Superior to a Europe-Focused Fund?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
17 days ago
Consumer Spending Loses Steam? ETFs to Gain/Lose
U.S. consumer spending may lose steam as tax-refund support fades, real cash flow stagnates and lower-income shoppers turn cautious. Here are ETFs to gain or lose.
Consumer Spending Loses Steam? ETFs to Gain/Lose
Positive
Benzinga
18 days ago
3 Sectors Investors Should Buy Now as S&P 500 Stumbles — Strategist Sees 15%-18% Upside
The S&P 500's recent sideways chop, following three consecutive days of losses, isn't a red flag, as Carson Group recently raised its S&P 500 target to a 15%-18% gain for the year. Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick says investors must buy into technology, financials, and industrials to profit from an unstoppable economic engine.
3 Sectors Investors Should Buy Now as S&P 500 Stumbles — Strategist Sees 15%-18% Upside
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