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The Luxury Consumer Market: A Unique Investment Opportunity with XLY

--News Direct--

In the world of investing, there's an opportunity to combine the allure of luxury with the practicality of retail. It's an opportunity that leverages the spending habits of high-income consumers in the United States, and it's available through the Consumer Discretionary Sector Fund (XLY).

A Diversified Portfolio*

The XLY portfolio is a curated selection of 53 large-cap stocks from the U.S. consumer discretionary sector. It's a collection that gives investors exposure to some of the leading brands in the industry, including Amazon (24.24%), Tesla (16.80%), McDonald's (4.62%), Nike (4.32%) and Home Depot (4.27%). The rest of the top 10 companies in the XLY portfolio are Lowe’s, Starbucks, TJX, Booking Holdings, and O’Reilly’s.

These companies have a reputation for delivering high-end products and services, which are potentially associated with higher profit margins. They cater not only to the luxury goods market, but also to discretionary spending in other areas like travel, dining, entertainment, and the automobile industries. This broad approach ensures that investors can benefit from a diverse range of consumer spending patterns.

A Cost-Effective Investment

Since its establishment in 1998, the XLY fund has proven to be a popular investment option. It has amassed over $15 billion in assets under management, a testament to its appeal among investors. Moreover, the fund's expense ratio of 0.10% makes it a cost-effective choice for those looking to diversify their portfolios**.

The XLY fund aims to replicate the performance of the S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Index. This index includes companies from sectors as varied as automobiles, household durables, textiles, apparel, hotels, restaurants, leisure, diversified consumer services, and retailing, among others. The objective is to provide a comprehensive view of the consumer discretionary space, allowing investors to benefit from the sector's potential growth.

In conclusion, the XLY fund offers a unique way to invest in the luxury retail market. It's an opportunity to tap into the spending habits of affluent consumers, without the need to analyze individual companies or sectors. It can be an easy and affordable way to diversify your portfolio.

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.

About the Company:

Select Sector SPDR ETFs offer flexibility and customization opportunities. Many investors have similar outlooks, but no two are exactly alike. Select Sector SPDR ETFs let investors select the sectors that best meet their investment goals.

*Holdings, Weightings & Assets as of 10/31/23 subject to change

**Ordinary brokerage fees apply

DISCLOSURES

The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks that is generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. The index is heavily weighted toward stocks with large market capitalizations and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks. The S&P 500 Index figures do not reflect any fees, expenses or taxes. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses before investing.

One may not invest directly in an index.

Transparent ETFs provide daily disclosure of portfolio holdings and weightings

All ETFs are subject to risk, including loss of principal. Sector ETF products are also subject to sector risk and nondiversification risk, which generally will result in greater price fluctuations than the overall market. Diversification does not eliminate risk.

An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, which contains this and other information, call 1-866-SECTOR-ETF (732-8673) or visit www.sectorspdrs.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust.

Media Contact:

Company: Select Sector SPDRs

Contact: Dan Dolan*

Address: 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203

Country: United States

Email: dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com

Website: https://www.sectorspdrs.com/

*Dan Dolan is a Registered Representative of ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is the distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust.

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Contact Details

Dan Dolan

+1 203-935-8103

dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com

Company Website

https://www.sectorspdrs.com/

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