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Bank of America

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Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLF tracks an index of S&P 500 financial stocks, weighted by market cap.

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Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin Etf

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Invesco KBW Bank ETF

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF

Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 1.5X Shares

GraniteShares 1.75x Long TSLA Daily ETF

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF

The postelection stock-market rally has started to fade as investors fret over how long the honeymoon could last.

Why these ‘Trump trade' ETF winners are fading — and what it says about the financial markets

ARK Innovation ETF

Valkyrie Bitcoin Strategy ETF

First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF

iShares Gold Trust

iShares Bitcoin Trust

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF

Following a tense presidential election of historic proportions, equity markets roared to record highs – with the S&P 500 putting on its best weekly showing in more than a year, up nearly 5%. Markets have historically done well heading into the end of most election years.

The Post-Election Flood Into ETFs

SPDR S&P Bank ETF

Moody's banking strategist Chris Stanley sees potential headwinds along with positive trends for banks in a new Trump administration.

Uncertainties may face banks after election euphoria fades: analyst

Invesco Solar ETF

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Donald Trump's return to the presidency has sent ripples through the stock market, triggering a surge of activity as investors recalibrate their portfolios in anticipation of a new era of economic policy. The S&P 500 rallied 2.5% on the news, its best day in nearly two years, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging 3.6% and the Nasdaq composite jumping 3%.

Trump's Return: Which Sectors Will Benefit Most?

VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF

Subscribers to Schaeffer's Chart of the Week will get the complete version of this article on Sunday.

Your Guide to Options ETFs After Election Day

Investors rushed into exchange-funds after Donald Trump won the race to become the 47th president of the U.S., particularly seeking exposure to the country's stock market.

ETFs see ‘monumental' flows after U.S. election, shattering previous record

Wall Street's main indexes and several of the street's individual favorites like Palantir and NVIDIA soared to record highs following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a dramatic return to power after his defeat in 2020. Investors responded with optimism to the prospect of a president known for pro-business policies, including tax cuts and deregulation, despite potential concerns around tariffs and rising deficits.

Top 3 Sectors Outperforming After Trump's Victory

The Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) has been in a strong bull run and is sitting at its all-time high as investors welcomed Donald Trump. The fund, which tracks the biggest companies in the financial services industry, has risen for five consecutive months, reaching a high of $49.55 on Wednesday.

Why has the SPDR Financial XLF ETF surged to a record high?

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Vanguard Financials ETF

After Donald Trump's decisive win in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Wall Street reacted strongly, particularly in the financial sector. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund XLF rose 4.84%, while the Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF VFH gained 5.33% in early Wednesday trading.

Trump Victory Sends Bank Stocks Higher, Leading S&P 500 On Regulatory Hopes

iShares China Large-Cap ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

The tight race has resulted in enough liquidity in the ETF world ahead of Election Day.

5 ETFs That Saw Massive Trading Volume Ahead of Election Day

Alerian MLP ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF

Amplify Cybersecurity ETF

iShares U.S. Energy ETF

iShares U.S. Technology ETF

FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund

Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

The S&P 500 Index has returned nearly 81% since the last presidential election, with a wide disparity between sector performance. The S&P 500's gains since Nov. 3, 2020 reflect an annual return of nearly 16%, an impressive figure.

Breaking Down S&P 500 Returns by Sector Since 2020 Election

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.

Should You Invest in the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF)?

Financials sector has the most small caps in the S&P 500, many with high growth expectations but not yet profitable. Concerns about the sustainability of prices due to current valuation and profitability issues in small caps. Caution is advised given the high valuation and potential risks associated with small-cap financial stocks.

XLF: Slow Down With The Euphoria

Ratings agency Moody's on Monday changed its outlook on the United States' banking system to stable from negative, saying that the change reflects expectations that interest rate cuts and sustained moderate economic growth will stabilize bank asset quality and drive profitability.

Moody's changes outlook on US banking system to stable from negative

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer investors the prospect of targeted, thematic portfolios and easy, hands-off management. Particularly considering that many of the most popular ETF strategies feature multiple funds from a variety of providers—and, as a result, competition for customer dollars—fees are often low.

Top 3 ETFs Dominating the Market With Huge Trading Volumes

iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF

iShares US Financial Services ETF

A positive momentum has been noticed in the field of bank earnings. Related stocks and ETFs should gain in the near term.

Time for Big Bank ETFs on Upbeat Earnings?

The financial sector has surged to new heights, with the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF NYSE: XLF breaking out to fresh 52-week highs on Friday. After spending over a month consolidating near previous highs, the sector's recent momentum signals the potential for further upside.

Financial Sector Breakout Signals Strength: Is It Time to Buy?

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF

JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF

iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Vanguard Value ETF

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR S&P Telecom ETF

We have highlighted some investing strategies that could be extremely beneficial for investors heading into the fourth quarter.

5 ETF Strategies to Follow in Q4

Since the start of this month, financial stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 Index as investors anticipate the upcoming quarterly earnings reports from major banks. The Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF, Financial) has been the second-best performing industry ETF, trailing only the energy sector.

Financial Sector Outperforms S&P 500 Ahead of Major Bank Earnings

Somehow we're less than three months away from the end of 2024.

2 ETFs to Target in the 4th Quarter

VanEck Vectors Retail ETF

SPDR S&P Transportation ETF

Over the past decade, the fourth quarter of the year has actually been the best for the stock market.

4 Sector ETFs to Buy for the Fourth Quarter of 2024

GraniteShares 1.5x Short NVDA Daily ETF

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares

Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3x Shares

ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ

ProShares UltraPro QQQ

We have highlighted 10 ETFs that have seen higher average volumes in the third quarter and are thus the top 10 funds in terms of trading volume.

10 Most Heavily Traded ETFs of Q3

XLF is a low-cost, passively managed ETF heavily weighted in top financial companies, including banks and payment processors like Visa and Mastercard. The Fed's imminent rate cuts will impact financials, with mixed effects on XLF due to lower NIMs and increased loan activity. XLF should be able to perform well in rate-cutting cycles, but it depends on how and why rates are lowered.

XLF: Are Rate Cuts Good Or Bad?

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF

SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF

There will only be two presidential debates this election cycle now that former President Donald Trump declined to debate Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris a second time. The first debate yielded a clear winner in Trump, while the second one was decidedly positive for Harris, given her surge in the polls in the following days. Because each candidate received a notable bump in the polls after their respective “wins,” investors got a sneak peek into the sectors that stand to benefit most from either administration.

Which Sectors Stand to Benefit From Election Outcomes

SPDR S&P Retail ETF

Estimates for the Q3 of 2024 for Tech, Finance, Retail, and Utilities sectors have increased in recent weeks.

4 Sector ETFs Seeing Rise in Earnings Estimates

News for Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (XLF)