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Sector investing — it's a typical strategy for advisors if their clients are looking beyond broad market exposure by targeting a specific sector. The concept is fairly straightforward, but implementing the strategy is not as simple as it sounds.
Technology stocks have flatlined so far in 2026 due to artificial intelligence sector (AI) fatigue. Materials and industrial shares are rising on economic optimism and the AI infrastructure buildout.
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Japan's $36B U.S. investment targets energy, exports and minerals. ETFs like XLE could ride the industrial boost from this landmark pledge.
The industrial sector doesn't make headlines like tech stocks do, but it's the machinery behind infrastructure spending, defense budgets, and manufacturing cycles.
Launched on December 16, 1998, the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Industrials - Broad segment of the equity market.
Dividend stocks and defensive sectors have dramatically outperformed as investors flee AI-vulnerable and AI-spending industries, but valuations now appear stretched. Consumer staples and energy sectors trade at historically high forward P/E multiples, often exceeding the S&P 500, despite lower long-term earnings growth prospects. Materials and industrials have also become extended, with valuations reflecting significant future earnings already priced in, especially given AI infrastructure spending.
Three of the smallest sectors in the S&P 500 delivered the index's strongest performance in January, while the two largest sectors weighed on returns. The broad market index gained modest ground last month, with the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) up 0.6%, according to ETF Database.
A golden yield-and-growth combo is something most investors assume they'll rarely find. Defensive income machines keep quietly compounding at double-digit rates. This trio could change how you think about dividend ETFs.
Plug Power shares are trading lower on Friday, pulling back following a recent partnership announcement with Walmart.
Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLI - Get Free Report) saw some unusual options trading on Tuesday. Investors purchased 157,135 put options on the company. This is an increase of 138% compared to the typical volume of 66,043 put options. Institutional Trading of Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund Several hedge funds and other institutional investors
Private equity firm KKR completes major real estate acquisition in South Korea, highlighting growing interest in logistics assets.
After outlining why Industrials and Utilities could lead in 2026 (XLI/XLU), this article goes a step further. Berkshire Hathaway is used as a proxy to test whether those sector calls are already visible in real cash flows. The XLI thesis was about pricing power and stabilization. Here, the focus shifts from ETFs to operating businesses, showing how railroads, factories, and logistics can confirm — or challenge — that view.
IT has been driven by AI spending, which looks likely to continue in 2026. Demand for cloud compute and storage is expected to soar.
JPMorgan analyst Steve Tusa joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk what he expects out of the Industrials trade in 2026.
The State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) was launched on December 16, 1998, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Industrials - Broad segment of the equity market.
Retail investors are upbeat about the stock market's near-term prospects, despite lingering uncertainty around the Fed policy outlook.
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 Industrial Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF offers diversified exposure to the industrial sector, spanning defense, aerospace, transportation, and heavy machinery. XLI presents a 12% consensus upside plus 2% in dividends and buybacks, with notable growth potential in UBER, BA, and GEV. The ETF is attractively valued with a 1.3x PEG and 15% earnings growth, making it a compelling complement to tech-heavy portfolios.
The Industrials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) offers diversified exposure to leading U.S. industrial companies. XLI stands out for its strong historical performance, featuring high-quality holdings with durable competitive advantages. The ETF is well positioned to benefit from increased AI-driven capital expenditures across the industrial sector.