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I am downgrading XLB from buy to hold due to disappointing performance and technical weakness despite stable valuations. XLB's lackluster momentum, high concentration in top holdings, and sensitivity to a potential US dollar rebound increase risk. Valuation remains fair, but the ETF's earnings multiple and growth exposure do not offer compelling value versus the S&P 500.

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Looking for broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.

Jonathan Krinsky, BTIG chief market technician, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss his bullish call for this small sector to have a big break out.

A perfect storm of the greatest financial opportunities of our lifetimes may be before us, with unprecedented amounts of foreign capital, 18 trade deals in the final stages of negotiation, and upcoming tax cuts. Nearly $3 trillion of investment commitments in AI have been announced, which span a period of years. Oracle, NVIDIA, and Apple are major players, along with the UAE, Open AI, and Softbank.Risk is present from China producing less expensive or more powerful chips, or imposing trade restrictions that could greatly impact our tech companies. However, the US is striving to be the dominant world leader of AI, for which It does not take a genius to consider long term holds for Oracle, NVIDIA, and Apple. In the last 5 weeks NVIDIA has risen 23.6%, up from a low of 94, to 116. However, that is well under their 2025 highpoint of 149. Similarly, the 2025 high of Oracle was 186, but currently is 150, while Apple has dropped 61 points since the day after Christmas, and is now 198, down 23

This article provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector, focusing on value, quality, and momentum metrics for industry evaluation. The construction materials industry is undervalued and has a good quality score, while the chemicals industry has the lowest value and quality scores. The price history of Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) shows the sector has sharply underperformed the S&P 500 for 2 years.

The Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) was launched on 12/16/1998, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market.

XLB has outperformed the broad market YTD, driven by relatively strong returns in the Chemicals and Metals & Mining industries. Its valuation remains attractive, with lower P/E and P/B ratios than the S&P 500. Risks include; concentration in one business, Chemicals, and the cyclical nature of Metals & Mining, making a Materials bias unwarranted.

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Launched on 12/16/1998, the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market.