Consumers Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
56% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 156 | Existing positions closed: 100
33% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 30 [Q3] → 40 (+10) [Q4]
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,134 [Q3] → 1,169 (+35) [Q4]
2.91% more ownership
Funds ownership: 79.95% [Q3] → 82.86% (+2.91%) [Q4]
3% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 427 | Existing positions reduced: 415
1% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $14.2B [Q3] → $14B (-$160M) [Q4]
43% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $689M | Put options by funds: $1.22B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLP.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about XLP published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
XLP: A Well-Built Fund That Should Outperform In The Current Economy
Simple investment strategies can be effective, particularly in the consumer staples sector, which has performed well over the past three years. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF (XLP) is a well-built fund focusing on conservative retail companies, offering solid diversity and strong core holdings. XLP has delivered total returns of 60.02% over the last 5 years, compared to the S&P 500's 103.3% in the same period.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Two Stocks To Consider During Market Unrest To Provide Income Stability
Investors should remain calm amid market volatility and consider buying during price dips, with 2025 expected to see more turbulence. Kenvue's strong brand portfolio and solid liquidity offer price stability and a 3.59% dividend yield, despite potential headwinds from tariffs and economic slowdown. Altria Group, with its 7% yield and Dividend King status, provides stability and potential upside during economic uncertainty, leveraging its pricing power and recession-proof products.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
5 Dividend Growth Stocks I'm Buying As Defensive Sectors Become Sexy Again
The market has shifted from tech to defensive stocks, with real estate and consumer staples outperforming due to tariffs and trade wars. US companies with high foreign sales exposure are struggling, while non-US stocks benefit from an international backlash against US tariffs. My buy list is narrowing, focusing on undervalued, high-conviction dividend growth stocks like Blackstone and Alphabet, despite market volatility.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 week ago
Overweight Tech? Don't Ignore Case for Equal-Weight ETF EQL
Entering 2025, many investors were facing a very different set of risks. While tariffs have now — justifiably — taken center stage in many market watchers' list of concerns, concentration risk still lingers.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
XLP: The Winner Of The Market Rotation
The market is experiencing a sector rotation from consumer discretionary stocks like Starbucks to consumer staples stocks like Kroger. This shift is driven by reactions to President Trump's reindustrialization efforts, tariff uncertainties, and a re-pricing of tech stocks. Investors should consider reallocating their portfolios to include more consumer staples to mitigate risks associated with current market volatility.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Is the Wall Street Rally Sustainable? ETFs in Focus
Although Wall Street is off to a good start this week amid hopes of an administrative windfall for some sectors, volatility will persist.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Defensive ETF Strategies to Follow Amid Market Carnage
We highlight some defensive investment strategies for investors amid the ongoing chaos.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
New Tariff Worsens Trade War Fears: 5 Safe Haven ETFs to Buy
Here, we highlight five safe-haven ETFs that investors should consider adding to their portfolios as trade fears continue to escalate.
Negative
24/7 Wall Street
1 month ago
These 3 Consumer Staples ETFs May Provide Shelter in a Turbulent Market
With the S&P 500 officially in correction territory and mounting fears that tariffs and trade wars will lead to a nasty economic downturn, it's not too difficult to envision the 10% drawdown turning into a 20% one.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Consumer Staples ETFs: Defensive Strength in Uncertain Times
Consumer spending has been a strong point in the economy, but recent headwinds are building. The consumer discretionary sector has felt pressure due to recessionary concerns on top of pricing inflation from potential tariffs.
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