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The State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) was launched on December 16, 1998, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market.
The options market rarely gives you a gift, but it might be doing that right now.
Robust Q2 earnings momentum is likely to fuel a broader market rally. These ETFs are well positioned to benefit from the scenario.
This article is focused on retirees and income investors who want to generate both a passive income and decent capital appreciation. The income is important for retirees, but they should not overlook the capital growth to meet or beat inflation to support at least 30 years of retirement. We present a portfolio of 10 funds that is highly diversified with nearly as many different industry segments. The portfolio offers a 7% plus yield and roughly $6,000 monthly income.
Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLB - Get Free Report)'s stock price passed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $50.93 and traded as low as $50.21. Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund shares last traded at $50.43, with a volume of 18,328,933 shares traded.
I detail two of the best risk-reward opportunities today. I explain the powerful macro tailwinds that should drive strong dividend growth alongside very attractive 6.5-10% current yields. I also outline the risks involved in each investment.
Materials are often viewed as a sleepy, cyclical corner of the market, but the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout is adding vim and vigor to the sector.
It's likely fair to say that all of the sectors of the equity market have reacted to 2026's geopolitical pressures in different ways, be it positive or negative. That being said, none have moved in quite as interesting a direction as the materials sector.