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State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF $54.26)
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iShares S&P U.S. Financials Index ETF (XUSF $79.68)
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Q: Good morning,
What are your thoughts on this relatively new ETF in the Financial sector and are there better alternatives that you would recommend?
Thank you.

Asked by Francesco on October 23, 2025

5i Research Answer:

The ETF is unhedged, it provides diversified exposure to the US financial sector (banks of...

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