Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLRE

Market cap $7.8B

Overview Fund Activity

42.03 USD

-0.02

0.05%

At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

42.23

+0.20

0.48%

1 day

-0.05%

5 days

0.26%

1 month

2.66%

3 months

0.65%

6 months

-0.36%

Year to date

4.32%

1 year

-6.6%

5 years

15.72%

10 years

39.13%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

6% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 256 | Existing positions reduced: 272

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 730 [Q1] → 705 (-25) [Q2]

7% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $6.17B [Q1] → $5.76B (-$404M) [Q2]

7.81% less ownership

Funds ownership: 85.41% [Q1] → 77.59% (-7.81%) [Q2]

11% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 70 | Existing positions closed: 79

50% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 14 [Q1] → 7 (-7) [Q2]

75% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $20.2M | Put options by funds: $81.2M

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Financial journalist opinion

XLRE: Shades Of The REIT Renaissance

Fed's strong signal of imminent rate cuts is reigniting enthusiasm for commercial real estate, driving REITs and XLRE higher. XLRE stands out for its focus on high-quality, large-cap REITs and real estate firms, offering diversification and a 3.3% yield. The fund has outperformed peers by avoiding riskier mortgage REITs and emphasizing balance sheet strength and industry leadership.

XLRE: Shades Of The REIT Renaissance

Powell Pivot Sparks REIT Rebound

U.S. equity markets notched another series of record highs this week, surging into the weekend after surprisingly dovish commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Powell, who hinted at imminent rate cuts. Powell used his final Jackson Hole speech as Fed Chair to deliver a clear policy pivot, an unexpected reversal after months of insistence that tariff-related inflation warranted a hawkish framework. Markets were equally relieved by the policy-focused nature of Powell's speech amid speculation that the address may be used instead as a potential defiant sermon on central bank independence.

Powell Pivot Sparks REIT Rebound

The State Of REITs: August 2025 Edition

After a strong June (+2.56%), the REIT sector recovery stalled in July (-1.17%) as REITs fell to a -6.42% year-to-date return. Micro cap REITs (-0.20%) outperformed in July while mid caps (-1.18%), small caps (-1.33%) and large caps (-1.55%) averaged slightly deeper negative returns. 60.65% of REIT securities had a negative total return in July.

The State Of REITs: August 2025 Edition

Attention High-Yield Investors: More BDC Dividend Cuts Are Likely Coming

The BDC sector faces mounting risks from a weakening economy, high consumer debt, and the potential for further dividend cuts as interest rates decline. Recent dividend cuts by several BDCs highlight the sector's vulnerability, despite some names maintaining resilience and attractive valuations. Spillover income offers only limited protection; tight dividend coverage and rising non-accruals signal caution for income-focused investors.

Attention High-Yield Investors: More BDC Dividend Cuts Are Likely Coming

Disinflation Dividend: REIT Earnings Scorecard

A surprising solid REIT earnings season wrapped up this week. Of the 100 equity REITs that provide full-year FFO guidance, 62% raised their outlook - above the historical 55% average. Disinflation was a surprisingly common thread across second-quarter results, with the majority of the upside revisions being driven by improved expense expectations - the highest quantity of expense reductions ever. Healthcare REITs were notable upside standouts as senior housing fundamentals remained stellar, while skilled nursing REITs received some good news on the policy front via healthy CMS Medicare rate increases.

Disinflation Dividend: REIT Earnings Scorecard

Behind The (Revised) Curve

U.S. equity markets fell sharply this week, while benchmark interest rates retreated to three-month lows, after revised employment data showed that job growth was far weaker than initially reported. The BLS payrolls report showed softer-than-expected hiring in July and the steepest two-month downward revisions to jobs growth since 2020, raising concern that the Fed may be "behind the curve." The downward revisions came days after Fed Chair Powell used it as the primary evidence for "solid" labor markets, which justified the FOMC's decision to keep rates in "restrictive" territory.

Behind The (Revised) Curve

Return-To-Office Shift Fuels Potential Turnaround For Office REITs

Return to office mandates are providing a boost to REITs. Some deal activity has also been a tailwind. Tariffs and slowing residential rent growth remain headwinds.

Return-To-Office Shift Fuels Potential Turnaround For Office REITs

Sticky Inflation Is Back In Focus: Time To Consider High Yields

With inflation sticky and rate cuts unlikely in 2024, investors should consider repositioning into high-yield stocks to offset volatility. Ares Capital (ARCC) and Blackstone Secured Lending (BXSL) offer strong fundamentals, high yields, and benefit from higher-for-longer interest rates. Verizon (VZ) and Realty Income (O) provide attractive yields and blue-chip stability, despite near-term headwinds from elevated rates.

Sticky Inflation Is Back In Focus: Time To Consider High Yields

The State Of REITs: July 2025 Edition

REITs had another month of recovery in June (+2.56% average total return), but despite back-to-back gains remain in negative territory YTD (-5.65%). Micro cap REITs (+7.19%) outperformed for the first time this year in June, while small caps (+2.99%), mid caps (+1.80%) and large caps (+0.03%) saw smaller gains. 63.87% of REIT securities had a positive total return in June.

The State Of REITs: July 2025 Edition

A Historic Opportunity For REIT Investors

Today's market reminds us of 1999 in many ways. REITs were hated. Tech was loved. But afterward, REITs strongly outperformed. Here's why it could happen again.

A Historic Opportunity For REIT Investors

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