General Electric

Caterpillar

Raytheon Technologies

Uber

Union Pacific

Eaton

Honeywell

Automatic Data Processing

Lockheed Martin

Boeing

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLI tracks a market cap-weighted index of industrial-sector stocks drawn from the S&P 500.

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

ETFs are a great investment vehicle for investors looking for decent returns over time and increased stability compared to just owning individual companies. The funds also allow increased exposure to some of the largest companies in the market at a reduced rate.

The Year's Top 3 Sector ETFs as of August 2023

XLI tracks an Index of 75 S&P 500 Industrial stocks. Launched in December 1998, XLI has outperformed the broader market and is up again over the last three years. Investors today have an opportunity to buy a well-diversified sector ETF that trades at a 4-point discount to SPY and offers stronger earnings growth potential. Nearly all constituents have reported Q2 earnings, and the results were positive. Shares of Caterpillar, XLI's top holding, recently hit an all-time high.

XLI: Industrial Fundamentals Look Great And It's Time To Buy

Fidelity MSCI Industrials Index ETF

iShares U.S. Industrials ETF

Vanguard Industrials ETF

With the Industrial sector posting mixed results for Q2 2023, look into Industrial ETFs to capitalize on the opportunities present.

Industrial ETFs in Focus Post Q2 Earnings

Duke Energy

NextEra Energy

Southern Company

In the realm of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund NYSE: XLU is a prominent player, currently forming an attractive setup on a higher time frame that should warrant investor attention. Despite being slightly negative year-to-date, down 2.89%, the XLU is positioning itself for a potential breakout on a higher time frame, presenting an intriguing risk: reward set up for traders and investors.

Is This Sector Setting Up For An Explosive Breakout?

First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF

Direxion Daily Industrials Bull 3X Shares

VanEck Vectors Environmental Services ETF 

iShares Global Industrials ETF

First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF

First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund

Voya Infrastructure. Industrials and Materials Fund

iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF

iShares Transportation Average ETF

KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index ETF

Invesco Dynamic Building & Construction ETF

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF

Invesco DWA Industrials Momentum Portfolio

Invesco S&P SmallCap Industrials ETF

First Trust Alerian US NextGen

SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Industrials ETF

ProShares UltraShort Industrials

Procure Space ETF

ProShares Ultra Industrials

SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF

SPDR S&P Transportation ETF

The industrial sector could be poised for a lift as mega spending projects kick in. Why capital investment in infrastructure has been lagging.

Why There May Be Growing Opportunities In The Industrial Sector

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

Invesco QQQ

Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF

iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF

Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

Defiance Hotel Airline and Cruise ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF

Hi, VettaFi Voices! I was thinking today we could discuss sectors (beyond technology, as we just discussed that sector recently) this week.

VettaFi Voices On: What the Major Sectors Are Doing

As the second-quarter earnings season commences, Wall Street strategists, including Morgan Stanley's Michael Wilson, caution investors against expecting a boost to the U.S. stock market.

Earnings Forecast to Fuel Stocks Ahead? Sector ETFs to Benefit

Apart from the ongoing AI boom, a strong job market, a resilient economy, solid cash reserves, a new bull market, a rebound in the home building sector and massive infrastructure spending should drive the broader market in the second half of 2023 despite rising rate worries.

Beyond AI, 6 Factors That Could Boost Wall Street ETFs in 2H

SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF

The U.S. manufacturing sector has been facing a downturn, according to recent data released by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and S&P Global. Both reports showed that manufacturing activity in June contracted at a faster pace than in May.

Should You At All Fear Weak Manufacturing? ETF Areas to Win

For investors seeking momentum, Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund XLI is probably on radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 29% from its 52-week low price of $82.75/share.

Industrial ETF (XLI) Hits New 52-Week High

Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary ETF

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF

iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF

We highlight a few sector ETFs that have undergone a recommendation change at Zacks. These ETFs' recommendations have been upgraded to Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).

4 Sector ETFs Upgraded to Buy

The S&P 500's current rally is unsustainable as it is led by a few megacap tech stocks, but proponents of a new bull market argue that the rest of the market will catch up. The Industrial sector has seen an 8% rise in the last month, which bulls interpret as evidence of a soft landing and a broadening of the rally. However, the high short interest in the Industrial sector suggests that the rise could be due to short covering, making the rally more likely to be a bear market rally.

XLI: The Big Short Bet On Industrials

The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund NYSE: XLI recently broke above two critical resistance levels, indicating a shift in the industrial sector. The breakout has gone relatively unnoticed, as the attention remains on other key sectors and industries.

Breaking Resistance: XLI Signals Industrial Sector Shift

Four sectors -- Construction, Tech, Transportation and Industrial Products -- have seen increased earnings estimates for Q2 since the quarter started.

4 Sector ETFs Showing Improvement Ahead of Q2 Earnings Season

First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund

The first-quarter earnings reporting cycle is nearing an end. Though investors' top focus remains on bottom line, top line probably tells you more about the inherent strength of a company.

5 Sector ETFs to Bet On Revenue Growth in Q1

The index plummeted all the way down to -31.8, the lowest since January when the index reached a slightly worse -32.9. The month-over-month declines across many categories were nothing short of historic in May.

NY Fed Plummets

iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF

Discover the potential of these sector ETFs in the face of slowing but estimate-beating April U.S. manufacturing data.

US April Manufacturing Softs But Tops Estimates: ETFs in Focus

The stocks jumped the day after their companies delivered their good numbers. Now, though, the prices have been flat.

Honeywell, CSX, and Other Big Manufacturers Have Crush Earnings. What's Next.

ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

While I've recently discussed what is driving outperformance in the consumer discretionary sector and the communications sector, the industrial sector has recently looked more interesting.

Industrial ETFs: From the Ground to Space

iShares US Infrastructure ETF

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Bank lending is likely to be compressed ahead due to the recent regional banking crisis. These areas of the economy may come under pressure.

Bank Lending to Tighten Ahead? ETF Areas Under Pressure

Bottom line may be investors' top focus amid an earnings season, but top line probably tells you more about the inherent strength of a company.

6 Sector ETFs to Play for Revenue Growth Potential in Q1

iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Exchange-traded equity funds recorded $5.3 billion in weekly net inflows, marking the first weekly intake over the past three weeks. Gold and natural resources (+$66 million) were the only subgroup to post a weekly inflow under equity mutual funds.

U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Large-Cap ETFs Attract Second-Largest Weekly Inflow Of 2023

Invesco DB Agriculture Fund

VanEck Vectors Agribusiness ETF

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

The Colorado River is now at the point where it cannot provide the required level of water for the 7 states that rely on it. This is a significant macroeconomic event that negatively changes the economic picture for both producers and consumers in these 7 states.

The Colorado River Water Shortages: What They Mean For Investors Long-Term

The Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF is up by 2.2% while the SPY has gained 7.8% since we initiated our tactical relative value short on the XLI. Our relative value short on the XLI has thus delivered a 5.6% gain, well within our target time frame of 12-18 months.

XLI: Taking Profits On Our Tactical Relative Value Short

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund

Companies within the S&P 500 are expected to report the weakest earnings growth in nearly three years.

News for Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (XLI)