Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,433 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
37% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 134 | Existing positions closed: 98
16% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $15.8B [Q1] → $18.3B (+$2.55B) [Q2]
5.04% more ownership
Funds ownership: 78.75% [Q1] → 83.78% (+5.04%) [Q2]
0% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,204 [Q1] → 1,207 (+3) [Q2]
12% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 34 [Q1] → 30 (-4) [Q2]
21% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 372 | Existing positions reduced: 470
42% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.12B | Put options by funds: $1.92B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for XLY.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about XLY published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
XLY: Don't Expect Consumer Spending To Notably Recover Until 2026
XLY has underperformed the S&P 500 in 2025 due to economic uncertainty, high concentration in Amazon and Tesla, and sector-specific headwinds. While Amazon could rebound and McDonald's is relatively resilient, laggards like Starbucks, Nike, and Home Depot weigh on XLY's outlook. XLY's high volatility, concentrated top holdings, and lower tech exposure make it riskier than VOO, which is more diversified and tech-heavy.
Neutral
Schaeffers Research
6 days ago
Consumer Strength Signal Flashing Short-Term Caution Sign
Comparing the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) to the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) is a popular way to measure the strength of the consumer.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
XLY: An ETF That Tracks Consumer Strength And Weakness
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR is one of the 11 S&P 500 sector SPDRs, tracking the consumer discretionary sector. XLY includes companies in the leisure, media, and travel industries, among others. This is one of two consumer sectors in the S&P 500, but they are quite different.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
5 ETFs to Benefit if Fed Cuts Rate in September
With rate cut odds climbing, ETFs like VNQ, XLU, XLY, IWM and GLD look likely to gain from a Fed move.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Energy Sector Breaks; Gold Goes Sideways
While some sectors like tech and consumer discretionary are rallying sharply today, energy is going in the opposite direction with a decline of 1%. XLE recently made a triple top just below resistance from the Q1 highs, broke below the bottom of its uptrend channel, and now it's back below its 50-day moving average.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Should You Invest in the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 16, 1998.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Strong Start to Q2 Earnings Season: 4 Sector ETFs to Play
With nearly 40% of S&P 500 companies having reported their Q2 earnings, the overall picture is one of continued strength and steady improvement. Sector ETFs like VFH, XLK, XLY and ITA are in sweet spots.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
4 Sector ETFs to Play on Improving Earnings Trends
VFH, XLK, XLY and ITA ETFs may benefit as strong Q2 earnings and rising Q3 estimates boost sector optimism.
Positive
Benzinga
1 month ago
Block S&P 500 Debut Could See 759% Volume Frenzy, 54 Million Shares Snapped Up: JPMorgan
Block Inc. XYZ is gearing up for a major milestone. The fintech company is set to join the S&P 500 index ahead of trading on Wednesday, July 23.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Tesla ETFs in Focus Ahead of Q2 Earnings
XLY, TESL and other ETFs with heavy Tesla exposure could see big moves as TSLA readies its Q2 earnings report.
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