Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 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: 743 | 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 (+$1.83B) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,750 [Q4 2024] → 1,758 (+8) [Q1 2025]
0.39% more ownership
Funds ownership: 74.16% [Q4 2024] → 74.54% (+0.39%) [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 6 articles about XLF published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
Never Bet Against America? I'm Considering It With This International ETF
The U.S. remains the dominant global economic power, but ongoing trade tensions may threaten its long-term leadership. I continue to invest in American businesses, but believe diversifying internationally is prudent for long-term wealth building. Uncertainty from U.S. trade policies could prompt other nations to unify and reduce reliance on America, shifting global dynamics.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
XLF Has Big Downside Risk
I rate XLF a Sell due to concerns about valuation, sector risks, and recent outperformance versus the broader market. Financials face significant risks from inflation, higher interest rates, and potential recession, despite some positive catalysts like possible deregulation. XLF's performance has been driven by a handful of large holdings, while the rest of the ETF is similar to the overall market return.
Positive
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Investors are underinvested in financials, which look pretty cheap, says TD Cowen's Jeff Solomon
Jeffrey Solomon, TD Cowen president, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss markets, long-term investment plays and the bank trade.
Negative
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Call of the Day: Bank stocks
Oppenheimer is downgrading the banks. It's our Call of the Day.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
XLF: The Financials Sector Is Beating Expectations, More Upside Is Ahead
I rate XLF a buy, supported by strong earnings growth, sector resilience, and attractive valuations versus the S&P 500. Financials outperformed the S&P 500 for a second year, with diversified banks, payment processors, and insurers driving robust results. XLF offers exposure to top-performing financial stocks and boasts a low expense ratio, high liquidity, and consistent dividend growth.
Positive
Reuters
2 weeks ago
U.S. banks see profits climb in first quarter: FDIC
The U.S. banking industry reported $70.6 billion in profits in the first quarter of 2025, a jump of 5.8% from the previous quarter, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reported Wednesday.
Positive
Market Watch
1 month ago
Bank stocks see broad rally as U.S.-China trade talks reduce recession predictions
With the prospect of more favorable tariff terms between the two key trading partners, investors are betting that increased economic activity will boost financial activity.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Defensive Sectors Continue To Lead U.S. Stock Market This Year
President Trump announced a US-UK trade deal yesterday, which may be an early sign of a thaw in the global trade war. Although the broad US stock market has rebounded sharply in recent weeks, the recovery has yet to reverse a wide lead for defensive equities.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Upbeat April Jobs Data Put Focus on 3 Sector ETFs & Stocks
The U.S. economy added 177,000 jobs in April 2025, a slowdown from the downwardly revised 185,000 in March, but significantly surpassing market expectations of 130,000.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should You Invest in the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.
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