Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF)
| Assets | $53.17B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.09% |
| PE Ratio | 19.03 |
| Shares Out | 982.55M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 26.75% |
| Volume | 63,029,985 |
| Open | 51.72 |
| Previous Close | 52.37 |
| Day's Range | 51.05 - 51.76 |
| 52-Week Low | 40.66 |
| 52-Week High | 53.49 |
| Beta | 1.00 |
| Holdings | 77 |
| 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
54.73% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | BRK.B | 11.67% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 11.11% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 7.97% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 6.20% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 4.18% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 3.54% |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | GS | 3.00% |
| Morgan Stanley | MS | 2.37% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 2.36% |
| S&P Global Inc. | SPGI | 2.33% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.17211 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| 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 |
Performance
XLF had a total return of 19.27% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.84%.
News
State Street Gives Sector Investors an Income Boost
The S&P 500 hit record highs multiple times in late July 2025. While investors seeking capital appreciation should be thrilled, those wanting income from their equity investments are likely a little d...
Bank Earnings Propel Financial Sector's Success
The record rally in equities churns on, with the latest batch of strong bank results helping fuel the market's forward momentum. Stocks suffered from whiplash to start the second quarter.
Big Banks Just Delivered a Message — Are You Listening?
Second quarter earnings from the big six US banks surprised to the upside, revealing a resilient core: strong trading results, stable credit quality, and a late quarter rebound in investment banking a...
Regional bank consolidation will heat up soon, says Commerce Street CEO Dory Wiley
CNBC's "Power Lunch" team breaks down what is moving markets during the day's trading session, including bank earnings, and more with Jay Woods, chief global strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, and...
XLF: An Attractive Blend Of Financial Stocks And A Low Cost
XLF offers an attractive, diversified mix of financial stocks, including banks, insurers, payment processors, and private market leaders, balancing growth and defensiveness. The ETF's ultra-low 0.08% ...
Upside scenario is becoming base case for Big Banks, says KBW's McGratty
Chris McGratty, KBW, joins 'Fast Money' to talk what to expect out of Big Bank earnings following KBW's upgrades for JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley.
Why this technical analyst is bullish on regional banks
Jay Woods, Chief Global Strategist for Freedom Capital Markets, explains why he's so high on regional banks.
UBS' Erika Najarian: Banks are in wait-and-see mode
Erika Najarian, UBS large cap bank analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what's on deck for banks in the second half of the year.
CNC Hits 8-Year Low, Big Banks Boost Dividends, STZ Earnings Rally
Centene (CNC) sold off more than 30% at the opening bell after withdrawing full-year guidance. Diane King Hall talks about how the "big, beautiful bill" plays a pivotal role in that downside price act...
Banks capital-return plans on deck after market close
CNBC's Leslie Picker joins 'Squawk on the Street' with the latest news on the banking sector.
Banks rise on regulatory hopes
CNBC's Leslie Picker joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the financial sector seeing a rise is stock amid passing the Fed's stress test.
Loosening capital requirements will lead to increased bank M&A, says RBC's Gerard Cassidy
CNBC's "Fast Money" is joined by Gerard Cassidy, head of U.S. bank equity strategy and large cap bank analyst at RBC Capital Markets, to discuss the outlook for the banking industry, the upcoming resu...
Fed Votes to Advance Proposal to Ease Banks' Capital Requirements
The Federal Reserve reportedly voted Wednesday (June 25) to advance a proposal that would ease the “enhanced supplementary leverage ratio” that determines the amount of capital banks must hold against...
Divided Fed proposes rule to ease capital requirements for big Wall Street banks.
The Federal Reserve unveiled a proposal on Wednesday to ease Tier 1 capital requirements for the biggest U.S. banks, CNBC's Leslie Picker reports, though not everyone at the central bank agreed with t...
New York banks, REITs fall as Mamdani's mayoral lead stokes rent freeze worries
Shares of several New York-based banks and real estate investment trusts fell on Wednesday as Zohran Mamdani's lead in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary stoked concerns that his proposed rent...
Financials Up as Treasury Yields Flatten Out -- Financials Roundup
Shares of banks and other financial institutions rose as Treasury yields fell for the second straight week.
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 internation...
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
President Trump announced a US-UK trade deal yesterday, which may be an early sign of a thaw in the global trade war. Although the broad US stock market has rebounded sharply in recent weeks, the reco...