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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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Sentiment: Positive ()

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

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XLB: Materials Dashboard For April

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Sentiment: Positive ()

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 …

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

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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 …

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

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The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.

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About The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund XLB

The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Materials Select Sector Index (the “Index”).The Index seeks to provide an effective representation of the materials sector of the S&P 500 Index.Seeks to provide precise exposure to companies in the chemical; metals and mining; paper and forest products; containers and packaging; and construction material industries.Allows investors to take strategic or tactical positions at a more targeted level than traditional style based investing.