Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF)
| Assets | $49.49B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% |
| PE Ratio | 17.31 |
| Shares Out | 971.70M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.71 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.40% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 24.17% |
| 1-Year Return | +23.15% |
| Volume | 13,072,612 |
| Open | 51.15 |
| Previous Close | 51.08 |
| Day's Range | 50.87 - 51.21 |
| 52-Week Low | 40.37 |
| 52-Week High | 52.64 |
| Beta | 1.00 |
| Holdings | 76 |
| Inception Date | Dec 16, 1998 |
About XLF
Fund Home PageThe Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the S&P Financial Select Sector index. The fund tracks an index of S&P 500 financial stocks, weighted by market cap. XLF was launched on Dec 16, 1998 and is issued by State Street.
Top 10 Holdings
55.37% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | BRK.B | 12.81% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 10.28% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 8.75% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 6.58% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 4.06% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 3.42% |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | GS | 2.60% |
| The Progressive Corporation | PGR | 2.35% |
| American Express Company | AXP | 2.28% |
| S&P Global Inc. | SPGI | 2.25% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.17878 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.20625 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.16531 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | $0.1628 | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | $0.15252 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.1835 | Dec 21, 2023 |
News
XLF Has Big Downside Risk
I rate XLF a Sell due to concerns about valuation, sector risks, and recent outperformance versus the broader market. Financials face significant risks from inflation, higher interest rates, and poten...
Investors are underinvested in financials, which look pretty cheap, says TD Cowen's Jeff Solomon
Jeffrey Solomon, TD Cowen president, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss markets, long-term investment plays and the bank trade.
Call of the Day: Bank stocks
Oppenheimer is downgrading the banks. It's our Call of the Day.
XLF: The Financials Sector Is Beating Expectations, More Upside Is Ahead
I rate XLF a buy, supported by strong earnings growth, sector resilience, and attractive valuations versus the S&P 500. Financials outperformed the S&P 500 for a second year, with diversified banks, p...
Bank stocks see broad rally as U.S.-China trade talks reduce recession predictions
With the prospect of more favorable tariff terms between the two key trading partners, investors are betting that increased economic activity will boost financial activity.
Defensive Sectors Continue To Lead U.S. Stock Market This Year
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Final Trade: XLF, ORLY, PFE, UBER
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
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XLF ETF Is Not Out Of The Woods Yet
I consider XLF a HOLD due to mixed impacts from the current aggressive interest rate cut outlook. Lower interest rates could benefit some of XLF's holdings through increased lending and increased econ...
BKCL:CA: Leveraging Canada's Big 6 In A Possibly Imminent Recession
BKCL:CA is a levered ETF offering a 17.7% yield, enhanced by covered call strategies on Canadian banks, making it a compelling buy for yield-focused investors. Covered call strategies work best in sid...
Financials look good and have held their own well, says Renaissance Macro's Jeff deGraaf
Jeff deGraaf, Renaissance Macro head of technical research, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what he's seeing in sector trends and the technicals.
Financials have been crushed because Wall Street now expects a nasty downturn, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market moving moments.
We may be going along the route that there will be no tariffs on banks, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks where he is seeing investing opportunity in this volatile market.
Trade Tracker: Malcom Ethridge sells his XLF Position
Malcolm Ethridge, managing partner at Capital Area Planning Group, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to explain why he's getting out of financials.
XLF: A Sector To Buy On The Dip
XLF is showing relative strength, outperforming broader indices and topping in early March. XLF's strong 2024 performance and attractive valuations suggest a buying opportunity around $46.6-$47, with ...
The financial sector is doing just fine: Fmr Silcon Valley CEO
0:00 Former Silicon Valley CEO 07:46 Chris Whalen, Whalen Global Advisers Chairman Two years have passed since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which shook the regional banking sector. The financi...
Financials, Health Care & BRK/B: Investments to Tackle Volatility
Patrick Mueller notes the market's volatile swings seen through tariffs and policy uncertainty under the Trump administration. That doesn't mean there's no room for investors to enter the market.
XLF: Financials Should Be Avoided During Recession, Like Today
The U.S. banking and financial sector is at risk of a significant downturn if a recession unfolds in early 2025, shocking overconfident investor sentiment. Historical recessions show that bank/insuran...
KBW CEO Tom Michaud: Yesterday's pullback was likely market looking for profit-taking opportunity
Tom Michaud, KBW CEO, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to break down outlooks on markets, banks, and more.
Financials, Health Care Sectors Leading U.S. Stocks Higher In 2025
The Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF is up 7.8% so far this year. Health care is a close second-place performer with a 6.9% year to date rise.
Calls of the Day: Financials, Caterpillar, Datadog and Walmart
The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day and how to trade them.
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Final Trade: XLF, TLT, JPM, MSTR
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Be careful of sector based investing themes: Strategist
As Big Bank earnings beat Wall Street's expectations, Charles Schwab chief investment strategist Liz Ann Sonders adds the financials sector (XLF) to her list of growth sectors: communication services ...