Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF XLY is probably on the radar for investors seeking momentum. The fund just hit a 52-week high and moved up 26.2% from its 52-week low price of $147.83/share.
Consumer-discretionary stocks bounced back in June, raising hopes of a recovery after their tumultuous start to 2024. But market analysts warn that a comeback in this sector could belie underlying consumer weakness amid ongoing concerns over the health of American households.
Monthly article series with aggregate subsector metrics in Consumer Discretionary. The durables/apparel and consumer services subsectors are undervalued relative to their historical baseline. Fast facts on The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF, a very concentrated sector ETF.
Mixed signals in the consumer discretionary sector, due to high inflation and interest rates, are leading me to assign a Hold rating on XLY. There is a risk of a recession and underperformance due to overvaluation and potential decrease in consumer spending. Consumer sentiment is declining, and rising unemployment could further impact the sector's recovery.