In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: chemicals; metals and mining; paper and forest products; containers and packaging; and construction materials. The fund is non-diversified.

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

'Fast Money' guest trader Katie Stockton talks technical indicators she is following in materials and energy.

Off the Charts: Bull case for materials

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 December 16, 1998.

Should You Invest in the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB)?

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.

XLB: Technicals Turn Weaker, Despite A Softer Greenback (Rating Downgrade)

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

Final Trade: XLB, MLCO, ZG, AAPL

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.

The materials sector is set for a broad breakout, says BTIG's Jonathan Krinsky

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 23.5%. Although we may see some significant volatility with trade negotiations in the short term, for the coming years, I would expect the large domestic investments made by these key tech companies to produce excellent returns. Also, Taiwan Semiconductors is investing $100 billion for producing their chips here, and that stock is down over 21% in the last 2 ½ months. Likely this would also be a very good hold.What do AI data centers need? Electricity! By 2030, AI data centers are estimated to require 9% of total electricity usage in the United States, with overall demand for electricity projected to increase by 16%. AI data centers are planned for Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, North Carolina, and other areas, for which one might look at providers of electricity in those states. Oncor, that is owned by Sempra, is a major servicer of Texas. The parent company is one of the largest utility holding companies in the US, with current pricing of $75 per share, which is down from $87 in early January, and is paying a dividend of 3.4%. American Electric Power (AEP) is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, for which that stock is up almost 14% this year, and paying a current dividend yield of 3.54%. AEP exceeded analyst expectations of earnings per share by 8.1%, while Ohio is experiencing growth with favorable tax legislation. Several AI data centers are planned for south Florida, while Florida has experienced tremendous population growth, gaining nearly 2 million more residents since 2019. When speaking of electricity to power Florida, one might consider investments in Nexterra, that owns Florida Power and Light, the largest utility in the state, and has a dividend yield of 3.22%. I also am an advocate for Duke Energy, which is held by numerous pension funds. Duke is one of the three great universities of Research Triangle Park, along with the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State. This area of the country has one of the highest concentrations of PhD’s, for which Apple and others are investing in data centers in North Carolina. Duke Energy is up about 12% in 2025, which is excellent for a bit over 4 months, and has a dividend yield of 3.47%.An additional component for not only the construction of AI data centers, but for the expansion of many industries that will benefit from the huge investments being made in the US, is&#8230; infrastructure! This leads one to ETFs for materials. One might take a look at XLB, Vanguard Materials (VAW), and Invesco (PYZ).What is driving both foreign and domestic investment in the US, is the likely legislation of tax cuts, combined with no tariffs for producing goods in the United States. This is a one-two punch for an economic stimulus, along with 18 trade deals being in the stages of final negotiation, which hopefully will dramatically increase US production and exports.This is the first in a series of articles to capitalize on the trillions of dollars of investment commitments that have been announced in recent weeks, along with a multitude of trade deals and tax cut legislation that should be forthcoming. The phrase that comes to mind is that the best time is… NOW!I encourage the reader to do their own research, and to consult with a competent investment advisor. The post With Trillions Coming Into the United States One Investment Says &#8216;Buy&#8217; appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..

With Trillions Coming Into the United States One Investment Says ‘Buy’

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.

XLB: Materials Dashboard For April

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.

XLB: Materials Are Outperforming, But There Are Better Defensive Plays

The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.

Calls of the Day: Adobe, Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta, Salesforce, PG&E and the XLB

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.

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

Final Trades: Applied Materials, Coupang, Starbucks and the XLB

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.

The materials sector is essential but underrepresented in the S&P 500; a 5%-10% exposure is recommended for a diversified portfolio. We will discuss the largest material sector fund, XLB, as well as other equally compelling materials sector funds such as VAW and RSPM. We will also compare the performance and other attributes of the three funds to determine which may be the best investment over the long term.

XLB Vs. VAW And RSPM: 3 Materials Sector Funds, One Is Clear Winner

Going into the Q3 earnings season, releases from the sector giants will determine the movement of the material ETFs.

What's in Store for Materials ETFs in Q3 Earnings?

This article provides a top-down analysis of the basic materials sector, focusing on fundamental metrics for various industries. The construction materials industry is the most attractive subsector based on value and quality scores. Fast Facts on XLB, an ETF overweight in chemicals.

XLB: Materials Dashboard For October

S&P 500 Sector Returns show Communication Services and Financials in a dead heat for the top spot, with Materials underperforming YTD. Commodity Prices have been soft lately due to weakness in China, while the US Dollar Index is up YTD, pressuring resource-related equities. XLB ETF offers strategic exposure to the Materials sector, with a strong technical situation and potential for diversification amid geopolitical jitters.

Materials' Quiet Rally Persists, But Sketchy Seasonality On Tap With XLB

XLB, a well-established ETF focusing on material stocks in the S&P 500, has underperformed the diversified bellwether this year. We measure XLB's qualities against its closest peer - VAW and feel it is the superior product. Yet, we don't feel XLB would be worth pursuing at this stage.

XLB ETF: Good Credentials, But Not A Good Buy Now

Real-time stock quote and overview for XLB