Should You Invest in the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Industrials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 16, 1998.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 26, 2026

These are the best-performing stock sectors of 2026

U.S. equities have seen a sharp divide in sector performance in 2026, with geopolitical tensions and artificial intelligence (AI) investment influencing returns.

Finbold • Oct 25, 2026

Why I Monitor XLI And XLB As Leading Indicators For S&P 500

Industrial (XLI) and Materials (XLB) sectors have underperformed the broader market both in terms of price and dividend growth. In particular, XLI's dividend declined 11.8% YOY as of the 2026 September declaration (and XLB's up just 0.5% YOY).

Seeking Alpha • Oct 13, 2026

ValuEngine Weekly Commentary: Sector And ETF Performance

U.S. equity markets were mixed this week, with technology and growth-related areas leading, while several defensive and rate-sensitive sectors moved lower. The NASDAQ 100 ETF rose 3.24%, and the S&P 500 ETF gained 1.29%, supported by strong performance in Technology, Communication Services, Health Care, and Industrials.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 29, 2026

The Anti-AI ETF? Wedbush Wants to Own What AI Can't Replace

Wedbush is betting that there is still an investment-friendly economy beyond artificial intelligence.

Benzinga • Sep 23, 2026

The Big 3: XLI, IBIT, META

Don Kaufman (@Theotrade) says the disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street is interesting, making the case for a convergence once the Fed announces its interest rate decision. He believes the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) is "wildly oversold" into the decision, sees a bearish opportunity in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) after a vote on the Clarity Act failed, and expects Meta Platforms (META) to hit strong resistance.

Got AI Trepidation? Hedge Your Bet With Industrials

The last couple of days have certainly been interesting for AI bulls and bears alike.  Key Takeaways: It's been a tale of two cities for AI investors as of late, with breakout Oracle earnings coming out amid growing calls to slow down the pace of AI development.

ETF Trends • Sep 14, 2026

Industrials Breaks Stride After 340 Days

The S&P 500's Industrials sector rebounded more than 1% on Friday for one of its strongest sessions of the past month. After a steep decline from its August highs, Industrials is testing a level that provided support during the spring pullback.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 14, 2026

August U.S. Hiring Rebounds Sharply: 5 ETFs Likely to Gain

August hiring rebounded sharply, boosting rate-hike bets. Here are a few ETFs that could benefit from resilient economic growth and shifting rate dynamics.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 9, 2026

Governments Are Encouraging Industrial Robotic Growth

The robotics sector, including ETFs like BOTZ, ROBO, and ARKQ, offers early-stage growth potential but requires investor patience and measured position sizing. Industrial robotics, with measurable demand and recurring revenue models (e.g.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 3, 2026