FINANCIAL SEL (NY:XLF)

XLF delivers a higher dividend yield with lower volatility, while FTEC has posted a higher return over the past year.

Topics ETFs

Financials or Tech: Is XLF or FTEC the Better Buy? ↗

August 07, 2026

Sector ETFs give the impression of diversification. Most of them don't have it.

Topics ETFs

Every S&P 500 Sector ETF Ranked by How Much It Actually Depends on Just 3 Stocks ↗

August 07, 2026

Financial stocks like XLF, JPMorgan, and Bank of America hit new highs on strong Q2 earnings as investors rotate out of technology, though bank shares pulled back ahead of the Fed meeting.

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Financials Hit Record Highs as the AI Trade Unravels—Can They Keep Leading? ↗

August 02, 2026

KBE delivered stronger 1-year returns but has experienced greater historical volatility, while XLF offers a lower expense ratio and broader, more diversified financial exposure.

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XLF vs. KBE: Which Financial ETF Is the Better Buy? ↗

July 23, 2026

State Street's XLF or First Trust's FTXO: Which Financial ETF Is the Better Long-Term Buy? ↗

Topics ETFs

July 21, 2026

XLF charges just 0.08% annually versus FTXO's 0.60%, but FTXO's concentrated bank portfolio delivered 24% returns over the past year.

Marc Chaikin of Chaikin Analytics breaks down bank earnings, mega-cap tech divergence, oversold chip stocks, SpaceX's post-IPO slide and mid-cap names like Avnet this earnings season.

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Bank Earnings Are Roaring, But Wall Street Isn't Ready to Celebrate ↗

July 20, 2026

State Street's XLF or ProShares' UYG: Which Financial ETF Is Right for Long-Term Investors? ↗

Topics Earnings Economy

July 18, 2026

State Street's financial ETF charges just 0.08% annually, while ProShares' leveraged alternative targets double daily returns at a steeper 0.94% cost.

Money Is Suddenly Rotating Into Financial Stocks. Here's What's Driving It -- and Whether the Move Lasts. ↗

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July 15, 2026

As long as the economy remains reasonably healthy, this is an ideal backdrop for companies in the money business.

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLC) State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF 111.4999 0.99 0.89 7.3K (NYSE:XLF) State Street Financial Select Sector...

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Leading And Lagging Sectors For July 10, 2026 ↗

July 10, 2026

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Leading And Lagging Sectors For July 3, 2026 ↗

July 03, 2026

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLI) State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF 185.1225 1.762 0.96 2.8K (NYSE:XLF) State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR

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Leading And Lagging Sectors For July 2, 2026 ↗

July 02, 2026

Gainers Symbol Name Price Change ($) Change (%) Volume (NYSE:XLI) State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF 184.5287 1.169 0.63 1.8K (NYSE:XLF) State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR

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Which Financial Stocks Actually Benefit When Interest Rates Stay High? ↗

July 01, 2026

Certain financial companies tend to benefit from higher interest rates.

Compare portfolio depth, trading volume, and yield differences to see how these two low-cost funds stack up for financial sector exposure.

Topics ETFs Economy

Which Financial ETF Is Better, State Street's XLF or Fidelity's FNCL? ↗

June 25, 2026

Portfolio depth, liquidity, and yield diverge sharply between these two sector giants—see how their differences could shape your investment strategy.

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Fidelity or State Street: Which Financial ETF Offers Better Returns? ↗

June 22, 2026

Portfolio breadth, liquidity, and yield set these two sector giants apart.

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State Street or Fidelity: Which Financial ETF Stands Out in 2026? ↗

June 20, 2026

XLF vs. VFH: The Megabank-Tilted Fund Against the Broader Financial Sector Alternative ↗

Topics ETFs

June 02, 2026

Explore how portfolio breadth and top holdings impact sector exposure and risk for investors seeking financial ETF options.

Banks can see their margins improve if the Fed begins raising rates. But the best play is to concentrate on the big banks instead of the broader financial services sector.

Topics ETFs Economy

The Smartest Bank ETF to Own if the Fed Hikes Rates This Year ↗

May 28, 2026

Expense ratios and dividend yields tell different stories as U.S. and European financial ETFs reveal contrasting risk and return profiles over five years.

Topics ETFs Economy

European Financials Are Beating U.S. Rivals in 2026. Should You Chase the Rally? ↗

May 27, 2026

Expense ratios differ by just 0.01%, but portfolio concentration and market-cap coverage set these financial sector ETFs apart.

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Better Financial Sector ETF: Vanguard's VFH vs. State Street's XLF ↗

May 23, 2026

The Fed Has a New Boss, Inflation Is at a 3-Year High, and Rate Cuts Look Unlikely. These Stocks Win in That Environment. ↗

Topics ETFs

May 18, 2026

The investing landscape has changed in recent weeks. Here are investments to consider now.

Defense, healthcare, and financial stocks may outperform ahead of midterm elections as investors position for policy shifts

Topics Bonds ETFs Economy

These Stocks Could Be the Biggest Winners of the 2026 Midterms ↗

May 18, 2026

This ETF tracks a cloud computing index, providing diversified access to infrastructure, platform, and software companies in the sector.

Topics Economy Stocks

Flaharty Takes a Fresh Stake in Cloud Computing With $19.1M SKYY Position ↗

May 05, 2026

Judicial Rebuke: Judge Quashes DOJ "Pretext" Probe into Fed Chair Powell Amid Escalating Constitutional Standoff

Topics Artificial Intelligence ETFs Regulatory Compliance

April 15, 2026

In a stinging defeat for the Department of Justice, Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has quashed a series of grand jury subpoenas aimed at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, describing the...

On April 14, 2026, Citigroup (NYSE: C) solidified its remarkable comeback as its share price surged to a 20-year high, closing up 1.5% at $131.42. The rally was ignited by a stellar first-quarter...

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Citi Reclaims Its Crown: Stock Hits 20-Year High as Reorganization Yields Record Profits

April 14, 2026

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Financials Are Down Big This Year, but XLF Is Looking Like a Buy-Low Opportunity ↗

March 29, 2026

As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, the narrative dominating Wall Street is no longer the relentless climb of "Magnificent Seven" tech giants, but rather a profound structural shift toward...

Banks at the Helm: Why the Great Rotation is Betting Big on Financials

March 25, 2026

It's been a tough quarter for U.S. stock market sectors, especially for financials. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLF) has dropped over 10%, with headwinds such as the Iran war and...

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5 Bank Stocks to Avoid as Financials Falter ↗

March 24, 2026

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3 Defensive ETFs Worth Buying as March 2026 Volatility Continues ↗

March 20, 2026

From concerns about AI to the conflict in Iran, March has not been an easy month to navigate for investors.

Wall Street Rebounds: Financial Giants Lead Market Surge as Sector Recovery Gains Momentum

Topics Artificial Intelligence ETFs

March 17, 2026

NEW YORK — In a resounding show of resilience, the financial sector powered a significant market rally on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Leading the charge, shares of investment banking titans Morgan Stanley...