Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF)

NYSEARCA: XLF · Real-Time Price · USD
53.11
+0.57 (1.08%)
At close: Oct 24, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
53.13
+0.02 (0.04%)
After-hours: Oct 24, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
1.08%
Assets$52.43B
Expense Ratio0.08%
PE Ratio19.40
Shares Out997.75M
Dividend (ttm)$0.74
Dividend Yield1.38%
Ex-Dividend DateSep 22, 2025
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Payout Ratio26.85%
Volume31,914,603
Open52.85
Previous Close52.54
Day's Range52.81 - 53.28
52-Week Low42.21
52-Week High54.50
Beta1.00
Holdings79
Inception DateDec 16, 1998

About XLF

Fund Home Page

The 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.

Asset Class Equity
Category Financial
Region North America
Stock Exchange NYSEARCA
Ticker Symbol XLF
ETF Provider State Street
Index Tracked S&P Financial Select Sector

Top 10 Holdings

55.50% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.BRK.B11.92%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.JPM10.74%
Visa Inc.V7.79%
Mastercard IncorporatedMA6.28%
Bank of America CorporationBAC4.68%
Wells Fargo & CompanyWFC3.59%
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.GS3.01%
Morgan StanleyMS2.56%
American Express CompanyAXP2.56%
Citigroup Inc.C2.36%
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Dividends

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Sep 22, 2025$0.17799Sep 24, 2025
Jun 23, 2025$0.17211Jun 25, 2025
Mar 24, 2025$0.17878Mar 26, 2025
Dec 23, 2024$0.20625Dec 26, 2024
Sep 23, 2024$0.16531Sep 25, 2024
Jun 24, 2024$0.1628Jun 26, 2024
Full Dividend History

Performance

XLF had a total return of 14.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.93%.

News

'Cockroach' jabs and regional bank breakdowns: The week private credit's 'golden' narrative got a little less shiny

Jamie Dimon's concern over "cockroaches" in credit has spawned a debate about private credit. While some industry watchers sound the alarm on the booming industry, others are more sanguine.

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8 days ago - Business Insider

Review & Preview: The Banks Are OK, For Now

A day after worries about the U.S. banking system threatened to spin out of control, the market took a deep breath.

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8 days ago - Barrons

Here's what banks are looking at to spot economic trouble as credit quality sparks concerns

Despite some fresh doubts about credit that banks addressed this week, the U.S. economy seems to be chugging along.

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8 days ago - Market Watch

Investors believe credit issues are idiosyncratic, says Trivariate's Adam Parker

Adam Parker, Trivariate Research founder, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Parker's thoughts on the credit environment, what could go wrong with capital expenditures and much more.

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8 days ago - CNBC Television

Global bank stocks wobble amid U.S. credit concerns

Fear over credit quality in U.S. regional banks rippled through markets on Friday, dragging global financial stocks lower and reviving memories of the crisis of confidence that shook sentiment just ov...

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8 days ago - Fast Company

Bank Stocks Get Hit by Dimon's ‘Cockroach' Hint. It's Time to Buy.

The risk from private credit lis overblown. Investors should think hard about scooping up the bank ETF and Bank of America.

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8 days ago - Barrons

The 'Halftime' Investment Committee discusses whether you can bank on financials

The Investment Committee debate whether financials can continue pushing higher.

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11 days ago - CNBC Television

Final Trades: The Mosaic, the IBIT, and the XLF

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

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19 days ago - CNBC Television

Worldwide Exchange: ETF Flows Week of September 29

CNBC's Frank Holland speaks with Robert Doll, CEO & CIO at Crossmark Global Investments, about the action in ETFs this week.

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22 days ago - CNBC Television

History Favors the Financial Sector Following Rate Cuts

The first rate cut of the year gives investors the opportunity to position their portfolios to capture future upside in certain sectors, should further cuts occur. History has an uncanny ability to re...

24 days ago - ETF Trends

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Investors can benefit from artificial intelligence without taking the risk of buying the highflying technology names.

25 days ago - Barrons

‘Banks at risk most since 2008': Market expert's stark alert

Bear Traps Report founder and NYT bestselling author Larry McDonald joined ‘Mornings with Maria' to warn that Wall Street faces its biggest risks since 2008, with rising defaults, shaky banks and loom...

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26 days ago - Fox Business

2 Income Powerhouses Entering Deep Bargain Territory

The current economic environment is marked by persistent inflation and a weakening labor market, raising uncertainty and risk for investors. Despite these risks, large-cap equities, tech stocks, and h...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

XLF: Financials Appear Primed For More Record Highs (Rating Upgrade)

The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF is upgraded from hold to buy, supported by strong fundamentals and technical momentum. XLF offers diversified exposure to US financials, reasonable valuation ...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Final Trade: C, XLF, UPS, MPC

The final trades of the day with the Fast Money traders.

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5 weeks ago - CNBC Television

The Bulls Are Back. This ETF Stands to Gain.

We had been measured ahead of the Fed meeting. Now that risks seem to be easing, it makes it easier to have conviction that stocks can advance in a lower-rate environment.

5 weeks ago - Barrons

Chart Of The Day: One Toronto Chart That Tells This Market's Story

For the longest time, shares of banks like Royal Bank of Canada (RY) and Bank of Montreal (BMO) essentially marked time. But the banks caught fire in mid-2024, then broke out above prior highs across ...

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5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Financial stocks poised to benefit from Fed's expected rate cuts says this analyst

Financial stocks may emerge as one of the biggest winners from the Federal Reserve's anticipated policy pivot, according to Lauren Goodwin, chief marketing strategist at New York Life Investments.

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6 weeks ago - Invezz

Financials hit a new all-time high: The Committee's top bank plays

The Investment Committee discuss their top bank plays as the Financials ETF hits a new all-time high.

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2 months ago - CNBC Television

Final Trades: Uber, Rocket Companies, Walmart and the XLF

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

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2 months ago - CNBC Television

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...

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3 months ago - CNBC Television

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% ...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

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3 months ago - CNBC Television

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.

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4 months ago - The Street

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.

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4 months ago - CNBC Television

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...

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4 months ago - Schwab Network

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.

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4 months ago - CNBC Television

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.

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4 months ago - CNBC Television

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...

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4 months ago - CNBC Television

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...

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4 months ago - PYMNTS

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...

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4 months ago - CNBC Television

Divided Fed proposes rule to ease capital requirements for big Wall Street banks

The Federal Reserve proposed easing a key capital rule for banks, and central bank officials will vote on the measure at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

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4 months ago - CNBC

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...

4 months ago - Reuters

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.

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4 months ago - Market Watch

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...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

5 months ago - CNBC Television

Call of the Day: Bank stocks

Oppenheimer is downgrading the banks. It's our Call of the Day.

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5 months ago - CNBC Television

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...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

U.S. banks see profits climb in first quarter: FDIC

The U.S. banking industry reported $70.6 billion in profits in the first quarter of 2025, a jump of 5.8% from the previous quarter, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reported Wednesday.

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5 months ago - Reuters

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.

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5 months ago - Market Watch

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...

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6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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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6 months ago - CNBC Television

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 st...

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6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

7 months ago - CNBC Television

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