Consumers Staples Select Sector SPDR FundXLP
XLP
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Funds holding %
of 7,321 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
9% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 117 | Existing positions closed: 107
0.44% less ownership
Funds ownership: 82.99% [Q4 2024] → 82.55% (-0.44%) [Q1 2025]
2% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $14.1B [Q4 2024] → $13.8B (-$229M) [Q1 2025]
4% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 431 | Existing positions reduced: 447
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,181 [Q4 2024] → 1,169 (-12) [Q1 2025]
5% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 40 [Q4 2024] → 38 (-2) [Q1 2025]
35% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $751M | Put options by funds: $1.15B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLP.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about XLP published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Use ETFs to Diversify and Stay Ahead
As tech fuels market gains, ETFs in value, gold and consumer staples offer a smart hedge against growing risks.

Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
62% of S&P 500 Is Glowing Green - 3 Trades To Catch The Wave
The market's technical health is flashing green: 62% of S&P 500 stocks are trading above their 200-day moving averages, the highest since January. This is a classic sign of broad market strength and often signals a sustained rally is underway.

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Tough Road Ahead for U.S. Consumers? ETFs to Consider
Consumer confidence slips amid tariff fears and debt worries, boosting the case for consumer staples ETFs.

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Should You Invest in the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
ETFs to Consider for a Likely August Slump
With the possibility of S&P 500's momentum fading and equity outflows mounting, defensive ETFs like VIG, XLP and VXX draw investor focus.

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
War Worries to Rattle Markets? ETFs to Consider
Rising U.S.-Iran-Israel tensions could trigger a 20% S&P 500 drop-ETFs in staples, defense and volatility gain focus.

Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month 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.

Negative
CNBC Television
1 month ago
Consumer spending is deliberate and it's hurting legacy brands, says G Squared's Victoria Greene
Victoria Greene, G Squared Private Wealth CIO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the consumer trade ahead of discount retailers reporting earnings this week.

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Consumer Confidence Surges in May: ETFs to Gain
Consumer confidence soared in May on U.S.-China trade truce. ETFs like XLY, VCR, FDIS, XLP, and IYC stand to gain from rising optimism and market outlook.

Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
XLP: Consumer Staples Won't Save You This Time
After a 16-year-long bull market that saw the S&P 500 rise from 676 to the current 5,802, it might be time to start thinking defensive. Broad consumer staple ETFs like XLP demand similar valuations to the S&P 500, making them more vulnerable to market downturns. The sector's companies face new challenges: eroding brand equity, competition from private labels, inflation-hit consumers, and low dividend yields compared to Treasuries.

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