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The nation's focus on renewing its infrastructure, including railroads, aviation, and heavy machinery, has spurred a surge in demand for industrial space and has consequently been a catalyst for job creation in these sectors.
As the country invests in revamping its infrastructure, the industrial sector represents an exciting opportunity, with sectors such as aerospace and defense, construction and engineering, and electrical equipment leading the charge.
An exchange-traded fund (ETF) such as the Industrials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) offers an accessible method of gaining exposure to this burgeoning industrial sector, a potential component of any diversified portfolio.
The Industrials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) consists of 75 U.S. stocks* representing key subsectors that fuel the U.S. economy.
XLI tracks a market cap-weighted index of industrial-sector stocks drawn from the S&P 500, holds over $14 billion in assets under management, and has a 0.10%** annual expense ratio, making it one of the most efficient and most tradeable ways to gain access to this important sector.
The top 10 holdings for XLI are:
Caterpillar Inc. (4.67%)
Union Pacific Corp. (4.23%)
Honeywell International Inc. (4.17%)
General Electric Co. (4.09%)
Boeing Co. (3.82%)
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B (3.78%)
Deere & Co. (3.61%)
Raytheon Technologies Corp. (3.60%)
Automatic Data Processing (3.29%)
Lockheed Martin Corp. (3.11%)
Caterpillar, Union Pacific, Honeywell, General Electric and Boeing are dominant by market capitalization in this sector. Aerospace and defense, building products, construction and engineering, electrical equipment, conglomerates, machinery, commercial services and supplies, air freight and logistics, airlines, marine, road, and rail are all represented by XLI.
XLI is employed by investors ranging from institutional, broker-dealers, financial advisors, and individuals to open the door to this important diversification vehicle, packed in the efficient and low-cost ETF wrapper.
The foundation of any economy lies in the manufacturing of goods and their distribution to businesses and consumers. XLI provides investors with access to this fundamental process that is vital to the daily operations of commerce, retail, and services.
Understanding the significance of each of the core 11 sectors of Select Sector SPDR ETFs is crucial when building a diversified portfolio, as it aids investors in their journey towards meeting their investment goals. For investors of all sizes, XLI can serve as an excellent entry point to consider.
DISCLAIMER: This is a work of research and should not be taken as investment or financial advice. Therefore, Select Sector SPDRs or the publisher is not liable for any decision made based on the publication.
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* Holdings, Weightings & Assets as of 9/15/23 subject to change
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Julian Lopez is professor emeritus of finance, served as the founding academic affairs dean and founding chair of the finance department.
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