Essentially, the level of “put” buying throughout the entire financial industry, including the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF, XLF, is far too high. There's normally around 60,000 "puts" ...
Financial stocks have slid this year, but not to the extent many would expect due to growing headwinds. The financials sector ETF XLF carries significant exposure to banks and related companies with ...
Just as many popular tech stocks are showing some signs of weakness, financial stocks are quietly gaining momentum and look well-positioned to enjoy further gains based on their inexpensive valuations ...
The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE ARCA: XLF) ETF gives investors an opportunity to gain exposure to North America’s leading names in financial services, including heavy-hitting S&P 500 ...
XLF and finance stocks had a great year in 2024, but more gains may be on the way. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to ...
Investors in Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (AMEX: XLF) saw new options become available today, for the January 2017 expiration. One of the key inputs that goes into the price an option buyer is ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. We write about stock options with a focus on yield. This article is more than 10 years old. Investors in Financial Select Sector ...