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S&P 500 Materials Sector SPDR XLB is probably on the radar for investors seeking momentum. The fund just hit a 52-week high and moved up 22.08% from its 52-week low price of $74.33/share.
The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF has been the top-performing S&P 500 sector in the past month. The ETF has been boosted by strong economic growth and a weakening US Dollar Index, as well as sector rotation into resource-based companies. The breakout in XLB's chart suggests a potential upside target of $98, and I highlight key support to monitor on the chart ahead of a bullish seasonal stretch.
IYM: Materials Dashboard For February
Cyclical companies could get a boost if the consumer price index for February, to be released next month, is lower than expected.
The S&P 500's Q3 of 2023 dividends increased 0.7% to a record $144.2 billion from Q2 of 2023's $143.2 billion and were 2.7% higher than the $140.3 billion recorded in Q3 of 2022.
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.
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.
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund has outperformed the S&P 500 by 13% since the start of the pandemic rebound. XLB is a sector ETF that focuses on the basic materials sector, which is often overlooked by investors. The chemical industry, which makes up a significant portion of XLB's holdings, is rebounding and experiencing growth, but faces competition and volatility.
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.
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF is a passively managed fund that replicates S&P's Materials Select Sector Index. The fund is top-heavy, with the top 10 stocks accounting for 66% of its total weight, and Linde plc alone accounting for 20%. The materials sector is highly cyclical and dependent on global economic growth, with concerns about the Chinese economy potentially impacting the sector.