State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
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Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLF - Get Free Report) was the recipient of unusually large options trading activity on Wednesday. Stock investors purchased 231,038 call options on the stock. This represents an increase of approximately 53% compared to the typical daily volume of 150,835 call options. Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund Stock Up 1.3%
State Street Investment Management (SSIM) has been the investment advisor for the Select Sector SPDR ETFs since 1998. It will now take over the distribution and marketing for these funds.
The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund offers exposure to U.S. financial services but has underperformed the S&P 500 since inception. XLF's concentrated portfolio features top holdings like Berkshire Hathaway and JPM, yet its diversification is enhanced by their varied business segments. XLF's historical risk-adjusted returns lagged the broader market, with higher volatility and lower compensation for added risk.
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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 December 16, 1998.
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