Looking for broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.
2024 was a great year for financial stocks, including a 28% gain for XLF, an ETF that tracks the financial sector.
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XLF offers strong exposure to large U.S. financial firms, with top holdings like Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase, and Visa comprising 30% of the portfolio. Despite high valuations and fintech competition, XLF remains stable with long-term momentum, though high interest-bearing deposit costs and efficiency ratios pose challenges. Net interest margins are expected to decline with rate cuts, but loan demand should rise, making XLF a hold for now.
Joe Terranova, senior managing director for Virtus Investment Partners, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to discuss his top financials names to watch in 2025.
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.
Ankur Crawford, Alger executive VP and portfolio manager, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss why Crawford is focused on the financials sector, if the pick up in capital markets has already been priced in, and much more.
The Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) has been in a strong bull run and is sitting at its all-time high as investors welcomed Donald Trump. The fund, which tracks the biggest companies in the financial services industry, has risen for five consecutive months, reaching a high of $49.55 on Wednesday.
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.
Financials sector has the most small caps in the S&P 500, many with high growth expectations but not yet profitable. Concerns about the sustainability of prices due to current valuation and profitability issues in small caps. Caution is advised given the high valuation and potential risks associated with small-cap financial stocks.