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.
The financial sector has surged to new heights, with the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF NYSE: XLF breaking out to fresh 52-week highs on Friday. After spending over a month consolidating near previous highs, the sector's recent momentum signals the potential for further upside.
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Since the start of this month, financial stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 Index as investors anticipate the upcoming quarterly earnings reports from major banks. The Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF, Financial) has been the second-best performing industry ETF, trailing only the energy sector.
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
XLF is a low-cost, passively managed ETF heavily weighted in top financial companies, including banks and payment processors like Visa and Mastercard. The Fed's imminent rate cuts will impact financials, with mixed effects on XLF due to lower NIMs and increased loan activity. XLF should be able to perform well in rate-cutting cycles, but it depends on how and why rates are lowered.
Estimates for the Q3 of 2024 for Tech, Finance, Retail, and Utilities sectors have increased in recent weeks.
Analysts have raised the 3Q2024 earnings estimates for the Tech, Finance, Retail, and Utilities sectors lately.
Launched on 12/16/1998, the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market.