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Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

53.68 USD
-0.12
0.22%
At close Updated Sep 15, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
53.72
+0.04
0.07%
1 day
-0.22%
5 days
1.32%
1 month
2.33%
3 months
6.23%
6 months
9.35%
Year to date
11.35%
1 year
19.05%
5 years
117.24%
10 years
161.34%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

30% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 148 | Existing positions closed: 114

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,773 [Q1] → 1,773 (+0) [Q2]

0.12% less ownership

Funds ownership: 74.78% [Q1] → 74.66% (-0.12%) [Q2]

5% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $38.8B [Q1] → $36.8B (-$2.02B) [Q2]

13% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 636 | Existing positions reduced: 728

15% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 118 [Q1] → 100 (-18) [Q2]

41% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $8.35B | Put options by funds: $14B

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 7 articles about XLF published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
19 hours ago
Chart Of The Day: One Toronto Chart That Tells This Market's Story
For the longest time, shares of banks like Royal Bank of Canada (RY) and Bank of Montreal (BMO) essentially marked time. But the banks caught fire in mid-2024, then broke out above prior highs across the board this year.
Chart Of The Day: One Toronto Chart That Tells This Market's Story
Positive
Invezz
6 days ago
Financial stocks poised to benefit from Fed's expected rate cuts says this analyst
Financial stocks may emerge as one of the biggest winners from the Federal Reserve's anticipated policy pivot, according to Lauren Goodwin, chief marketing strategist at New York Life Investments.
Financial stocks poised to benefit from Fed's expected rate cuts says this analyst
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
7 days ago
Should You Invest in the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF)?
The Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) was launched on December 16, 1998, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market.
Should You Invest in the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF)?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
7 days ago
Financials ETF (XLF) Hits New 52-Week High
XLF hits a fresh 52-week high, fueled by Fed rate-cut hopes and regulatory easing, with signs pointing to more gains ahead.
Financials ETF (XLF) Hits New 52-Week High
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
12 days ago
What September Slump? 5 ETFs to Play Now
With Fed rate cut hopes and resilient earnings, these 5 ETFs could defy September's historic slump and shine. These ETFs are XLF, OUSA, RTH, GDX and CIBR.
What September Slump? 5 ETFs to Play Now
Positive
CNBC Television
19 days ago
Financials hit a new all-time high: The Committee's top bank plays
The Investment Committee discuss their top bank plays as the Financials ETF hits a new all-time high.
Financials hit a new all-time high: The Committee's top bank plays
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
24 days ago
Is It the Right Time to Invest in Financials ETFs?
Big banks??? earnings surge, resilient deal activity, and favorable valuations put focus on financial ETFs like XLF, VFH, KBWB and IYF.
Is It the Right Time to Invest in Financials ETFs?
Neutral
CNBC Television
1 month ago
Final Trades: Uber, Rocket Companies, Walmart and the XLF
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
Final Trades: Uber, Rocket Companies, Walmart and the XLF
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
State Street Gives Sector Investors an Income Boost
The S&P 500 hit record highs multiple times in late July 2025. While investors seeking capital appreciation should be thrilled, those wanting income from their equity investments are likely a little disappointed.
State Street Gives Sector Investors an Income Boost
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Bank Earnings Propel Financial Sector's Success
The record rally in equities churns on, with the latest batch of strong bank results helping fuel the market's forward momentum. Stocks suffered from whiplash to start the second quarter.
Bank Earnings Propel Financial Sector's Success
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