Linde

Sherwin-Williams

Freeport-McMoRan

Air Products and Chemicals

Ecolab

Corteva Inc

Vulcan Materials

Nucor

Martin Marietta Materials

Newmont Mining

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLB tracks a market-cap-weighted index of US basic materials companies. The fund includes only the materials components of the S&P 500.

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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.

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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

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.

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

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

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Going into the Q2 earnings season, earnings releases from the sector giants will determine the movement of these funds.

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After a prolonged period of relative weakness for value stocks, the stage is set for them to shine. The materials sector has been held back by economic worries that are starting to abate.

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Materials stocks rallied today, ending the week and month on a positive note. The rally pushed the Materials Sector ETF (XLB) up +1.2% for the day.

Is the Materials Sector ETF (XLB) Nearing Breakout?

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund has multiple buy signals, including increasing demands for green hydrogen, copper, and clean drinking water. XLB has a competitive expense ratio and noteworthy dividend yield. The fund has outperformed multiple leading competitor funds over the past year. XLB's top holdings, such as Linde, Air Products and Chemicals, and Ecolab, are well-positioned to benefit from the growth in green hydrogen, copper demand, and clean water production.

XLB: Fueled By Demands For Green Hydrogen, Copper, And Clean Water

This article reports on industry metrics in the materials sector. The mining and metals subsector has both value and quality scores slightly above the historical baseline. The construction materials industry has an excellent quality score. Fast Facts on XLB, one of the most concentrated sector ETFs.

XLB: Materials Dashboard For May

Going into the Q1 earnings season, earnings releases from the sector giants will determine the movement of these funds.

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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.

Materials ETF (XLB) Hits New 52-Week High

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.

XLB Surges To The Sector-Performance Lead, More Upside Likely

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Cyclical companies could get a boost if the consumer price index for February, to be released next month, is lower than expected.

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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.

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The materials sector is close to 11-year averages in value and quality metrics. The construction materials industry is undervalued, whereas mining and metals are overvalued. Fast facts on Materials Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF.

XLB: Materials Dashboard For December

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.

XLB: The ETF That Beat The S&P 500

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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.

XLB Is A Hold Considering Risks Of Global Deflation Led By China

The Materials Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF offers exposure to the materials sector of the S&P 500 Index. The XLB ETF's portfolio is concentrated in the chemicals industry, with strong earnings growth, but also has exposure to containers & packaging and construction materials. XLB has underperformed the S&P 500 and is heavily dependent on the performance of the chemicals industry.

XLB: Ultimately A Chemicals Play With An Unclear Outlook

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It has been almost a month since the second-quarter earnings season kicked off. These sectors emerged winners so far in this earnings season.

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For long-term investors, the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF presents a good buying opportunity. The materials sector trades at a discount, with a forward P/E of 16.7 versus the S&P 500's 18.5 times forward earnings, offering potential upside. The chemicals industry's earnings growth power is likely to support the share price and dividends.

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