FINANCIAL SEL (XLF)

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The Fiscal Cliff: Even the Bad News Is Good News

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 10, 2012

The fiscal cliff issue isn't clear-cut. In reality, the range of outcomes is huge. Most are bad for the economy, but for traders, the news is all good.

Are You as Diversified as You Think?

Your Best Sector Bet Going Into Year’s End

European Financials: Look, Don’t Touch

Volume:

Previous Close -

Market Cap 396.51M

PE Ratio -

EPS -

Volume (Avg. Vol.) 21.11M

Day's Range $41.53 - $41.76

52-Week Range $31.36 - $44.66

Dividend & Yield $0.62 (1.49%)

XLF Stock Predictions, Articles, and FINANCIAL SEL News

Panic Selling in Financials Was Just That: Panic

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Nov 9, 2012

The pullback in financials this week was a knee-jerk overreaction that doesn't give the sector credit for soldiering on through regulation.

Are Your ETFs as Diversified as You Think?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 9, 2012

ETFs should offer diversified exposure, but what happens when one or two stocks are running the whole show? It happens more than you think.

Get Excited About Weakening Utilities

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 8, 2012

Utility stocks' more recent weak performance is signaling potential opportunities in more cyclical sectors through year's end.

Market Crashes Through 3 Support Lines, What Now?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Nov 8, 2012

Sell into rallies until a more positive technical picture emerges.

Inside Bank of America’s Mixed Bag

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 17, 2012

What should investors make of Bank of America's third-quarter report? While it's OK overall, there are some caveats once you take a closer look.

S&P Sector Performance Since the Highs

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 16, 2012

The S&P 500 topped almost exactly five years ago. A sector-by-sector look at performance since then may offer clues about where we're headed.

Can Banks’ Big Rally Keep Running?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 11, 2012

Despite a weak economy, legal settlements, trading debacles and fresh lawsuits, it's been a great year to be an investor in bank stocks.

3 ‘Best of Breed’ Regional Banks

By Johnson Research Group Oct 10, 2012

Though the regional bank sector is trailing its bigger brethren, we see a more target-rich group here. Take a look at three excellent opportunities.

Fear or Greed? Cyclical Sectors Will Tell

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 5, 2012

Energy, materials, industrials and financials are sitting close to key technical levels. Their next move may be crucial.

Will XLF Reap the Fed’s QE3 Bounty?

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Sep 20, 2012

At least in the short term, QE3 should give financials a helping hand. Here's an options play on the XLF ETF for the next one to two months.

Moynihan’s Silence Is a Victory Cry for Bank of America Investors

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Sep 12, 2012

Bank CEOs tend to go mum once troubles have passed, which makes Brian Moynihan's relative silence music to BAC investors' ears.

Beware Morgan Stanley’s Red-Hot Rally

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Sep 10, 2012

The stock has gone nearly vertical in September, so a sell-off could be steep, too. And chances are good it's already too late to jump on this trade.

10 Overbought Stocks to Cash Out Of

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group Sep 10, 2012

The markets are soaking up the latest news from the ECB, with the S&P 500 cresting new highs. These stocks, though, are dangerously overbought as a result.

4 Signs the S&P’s New High Will Prove Sustainable

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 7, 2012

Financial stocks, Apple and the emerging markets might all provide indications of how long the current rally can last.

We’re All Euro Traders Now

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 22, 2012

Since late July, almost all major asset classes have moved in lockstep in response to cues from the euro. What does this tell us about the outlook for stocks?

Which Sectors Should Outperform for the Rest of the Year?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 20, 2012

September kicks off a volatile period, creating opportunities for traders and investors. Find out what sectors are the most likely to outperform the market.